Kirk Cousins will sign a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders to be their quarterback during the 2026 season. After a disappointing stint with the Atlanta Falcons, the veteran will have a new opportunity to revamp his career.
Minority owner Tom Brady and head coach Klint Kubiak appear to have a very clear plan. Cousins as the leader of a transition that will eventually take the franchise to the next chapter with Fernando Mendoza.
The Raiders need to respond in an AFC West that is one of the most complicated divisions in the NFL, with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chargers, and the Denver Broncos. Now, the rebuilding process looks hopeful.
Kirk Cousins’ message after signing with Raiders
When the news of his arrival to the Raiders went viral, Kirk Cousins shared a brief three-word message on his official X account: “The Autumn Wind…” As expected, thousands of fans saw it as something poetic to confirm the start of a new era for the veteran.
What is Raiders QB depth chart with Kirk Cousins?
Everything seems to indicate that Kirk Cousins would be QB1 on the Raiders’ depth chart heading into the preseason, serving as a mentor to Fernando Mendoza, who would be the backup. It appears to be the ideal formula for the rookie to learn from a veteran after his strong career at Indiana.
Kirk Cousins’ Raiders contract will see him double the guarantee he had left on Falcons deal
What is the Autumn Wind?
“The Autumn Wind” is the Raiders’ iconic anthem, a legendary poem introduced by NFL Films in 1974. Narrated by John Facenda and backed by Sam Spence’s dramatic score, it captures the identity of Raider Nation and has long served as the rallying cry for the team.
