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Kirk Cousins

Kirk Daniel Cousins is an American professional football quarterback in the NFL.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kirk Daniel Cousins is an American professional football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by Washington in 2012 and later played for the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons before joining the Las Vegas Raiders. As of the latest team listings, he is an active Raiders quarterback.

Early life and college

Cousins was born in Barrington, Illinois, and attended Michigan State University, where he played college football as a quarterback. He entered the 2012 NFL Draft after his college career.

NFL career

Washington selected Cousins in the fourth round of the 2012 draft. He later became a starter, then signed with Minnesota in 2018, played for Atlanta starting in 2024, and later joined Las Vegas.

Achievements

Cousins has earned multiple Pro Bowl selections during his NFL career, including 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2022. He has also set several franchise passing records over the course of his time in Washington and elsewhere.

Personal life

Cousins is married to Julie Cousins, and public biographies note that they have children together. He has also been associated with philanthropic work through the Julie & Kirk Cousins Foundation.

Key facts

  • Kirk Cousins was drafted by Washington in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
  • He played for Washington, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Atlanta Falcons before joining the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • Cousins has been selected to multiple Pro Bowls, including 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2022.
  • Born on August 19, 1988, he is 37 years old as of July 23, 2026.
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Canadian context

Kirk Cousins is relevant to Canadian readers as an NFL quarterback whose games, statistics, and roster status are followed by Canadian fans of American football.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kirk Cousins?
Kirk Cousins is an American NFL quarterback who has played for Washington, Minnesota, Atlanta, and the Las Vegas Raiders.
How old is Kirk Cousins?
He was born on August 19, 1988, so he is 37 years old as of July 23, 2026.
What team does Kirk Cousins play for?
He is listed as an active quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Is Kirk Cousins injured?
The available team and player listings identify him as active, but they do not provide a specific injury status in the supplied sources.
What is Kirk Cousins' net worth?
No verified net worth figure appears in the supplied sources, so it is not included here.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/14880/kirk-cousins
    Supports: Birthdate, position, college, and team history through Atlanta Falcons.
  2. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/kirk-cousins/
    Supports: Active status, age, height, weight, and current team listing with the Las Vegas Raiders.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders — https://www.raiders.com/team/players-roster/kirk-cousins/
    Supports: Current team, age, position, and career summary including prior teams.
  4. Pro-Football-Reference — https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CousKi00.htm
    Supports: Birth date, age, height, weight, career statistics, and career overview.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirk_Cousins
    Supports: Career timeline, Pro Bowl selections, and franchise-record summary.