News about Kirk Cousins

An NFL team is set to evacuate Florida ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Milton this week.  The hurricane - the second to hit the southeast of the United States within two weeks - increased to a Category 4 early Monday as it heads toward Orlando and Tampa Bay - an area still reeling from Hurricane Helene last month. With Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall in Florida Wednesday, millions of residents on the state's west coast have been warned to evacuate ahead of 'life-threatening' nine-foot-high storm surges and winds of up to 156mph barreling in.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins needed to be taught how to 'Swag Surf' in the run up to Thursday night's contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  While he may not have known the dance before sitting down with Amazon reporter Taylor Rooks, he sure broke it out after leading the Falcons to a stunning victory. 'Swag Surfin' is a dance that is done to the song of the same name by the Atlanta hip-hop group Fast Life Youngstaz and when the song plays at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the crowd gets into it.

Two quarterbacks have both done their part to help ensure victims of Hurricane Helene receive the assistance they in the wake of the catastrophe the storm left behind.  Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern states of the USA last week, leaving millions of Americans hit by the devastating effects. The rivals made matching donations to help victims of the hurricane ahead of their Week 5 game.

Another controversial decision went the Chiefs' way on Sunday night - and NFL fans are not pleased. With the Falcons facing a pivotal third-and-5 from the Chiefs' six-yard-line late in the fourth quarter, Kirk Cousins saw his attempt to Kyle Pitts fall incomplete in the end zone. However, Kansas City safety Bryan Cook appeared lucky not to be flagged for pass interference, as he had his arms wrapped around Pitts and wasn't facing the ball while it was midair.

The Falcons' Bijan Robinson shocked Cris Collinsworth on Sunday night as he produced a hugely unique moment against the Chiefs. In the first half, quarterback Kirk Cousins was meant to hand off the ball to Robinson but mishandled the snap, knocking it into the path of his running back in midair. The second-year pro seamlessly caught the low ball while running forward and spared his quarterback's blushes - even gaining nine yards in the process.

NFL fans are set to be treated to a blockbuster of a match on Sunday night as the Atlanta Falcons host two-time reigning champions Kansas City Chiefs. After a disappointing 18-10 loss at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers in their season opener - Raheem Morris' side managed to win their first game of their 2024-25 campaign over respected opposition in the Philadelphia Eagles. Meanwhile, the Chiefs have proven their championship mettle in their first two games of the season, beating the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals on the last play of the game in both fixtures to remain undefeated.

Falcons receiver Drake London regrets the gun-themed celebration he performed on Monday against the Eagles after tying the game with a late touchdown. After reeling in a seven-yard pass from Kirk Cousins, London pretended to shoot a gun into the stands at Lincoln Financial Field - which earned him an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and made it so Younghoe Koo's game-winning extra point was a 48-yarder. Speaking to ESPN back at the Falcons' facility, London admitted he 'kind of lost myself' in the moment and will likely be retiring the celebration.

Drake London appeared to silence the partisan crowd at Lincoln Financial Field in an instant late on Monday night with his game-winning touchdown grab for the Falcons against the Eagles. About 10 rows up from the field in the section nearest where London caught Kirk Cousins' pass sat girlfriend Sofia Gabay, who witnessed the deafening silence in Philadelphia. Gabay marked the massive occasion from her boyfriend with a tribute on Instagram moments after the 22-21 win was finalized.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has sent prayers to the victims of the high-school shooting which killed two students and as many teachers in Georgia on Wednesday. Apalachee High School in Winder, almost 50 miles north east of Atlanta, was put on lockdown at around 10:30am on Wednesday after gunfire was reported at the scene. Two students and two teachers have died as a result of the shooting, while nine other people have been taken to hospital. A 14-year-old is still alive and now in custody.

The joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, nearing its conclusion, ended and Moore was transported to a medical facility near the Miami Gardens, Fla., area for evaluation. 'Thoughts and prayers are with Rondale,' Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins said after practice. 'Not really sure what's going on but hope it's not serious.' 'It's heartbreaking,' veteran defensive lineman Grady Jarrett added. 'Not much of a heartbreak like it.'

Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson may be the highest-paid receiver in NFL history, but that doesn't mean he's going to waste money on unnecessary real estate. As revealed in the ongoing Netflix series, Receiver, Jefferson was living in a modest Minneapolis-area townhouse during the show's 2023 production. Since that show has completed filming, Jefferson has signed a four-year, $140 million deal that pays him $35 million annually - more than any wideout in football. Remarkably, the 25-year-old is no rush to spend his budding fortune on a new estate, as he explained to reporters upon his arrival at training camp this week. 'I'm one person, I ain't got no big family,' said Jefferson, who is the father of a baby girl. 'I don't need to be in no $10 million mansion, that's not something I came from.

J.J. McCarthy may have a bright future in the NFL, but he definitely doesn't have a career ahead of him in baseball. The Minnesota Vikings first-round pick was asked to throw the ceremonial first pitch before the Minnesota Twins took on the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.  Although he's fresh off a national championship with the Michigan Wolverines, and throws balls for a living, fans were quick to point out the quarterback should probably stick to football. 

The Atlanta Falcons violated the league's anti-tampering policy in regards to Kirk Cousins, Darnell Mooney and Charlie Woerner prior to signing them in free agency, the NFL has ruled. Atlanta will forfeit its 2025 fifth-round draft pick and pay a fine of $250,000. GM Terry Fontenot has also been fined $50,000. 

The road to the three-peat has been mapped out for the Kansas City Chiefs as their NFL schedule dropped in full on Wednesday night. Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes already knew they had a blockbuster curtain raiser to start the season, hosting the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium on September 5, following by another home game vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Week 2. Kirk Cousins and the Falcons welcome the Chiefs to Atlanta on Week 3 for Sunday Night Football and it's a second straight road game on Week 4, with the team in California to play the Los Angeles Chargers.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is trying to focus on himself after his team's shocking decision in the NFL Draft.  With the eighth overall pick in this year's draft, the Falcons took former University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in a surprising move that sent ripples through the NFL. It was especially mind blowing considering the team splashed the cash on Cousins in free agency, inking him to a deal worth $180million over four-years with $100m guaranteed.

JJ McCarthy made the most of his downtime before returning to the field for the Vikings' training camp.  The former Michigan quarterback detailed his 'dreamy' getaway to the Bahamas with fiancée, Katya Kuropas, after he was selected 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.  'Grateful for this dreamy escape at #BahaMarResorts with my love,' he captioned an Instagram post last week. 

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins doesn't have anything to worry about in first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. Or at least not yet. As explained by first-year Falcons coach Raheem Morris on Saturday, the team's $180 million signal caller remains the team's starter despite the head-scratching decision to use the eighth-overall pick on Penix, who will be 28 by the time Cousins' four-year deal expires in 2028.

Michael Penix Jr. has revealed he had a 'good conversation' with Kirk Cousins following the Atlanta Falcons' controversial decision to sign both quarterbacks. Just over a month since they handed Cousins a four-year, $180million contract, the Falcons stunned both their new recruit and football fans by picking Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick at this week's NFL Draft. Atlanta had been expected to use the pick to boost their pass rush, only to produce a major shock by selecting the former Huskies star, 23, who led Washington to the national championship game last season.

New NFL star Caleb Williams has already dethroned Caitlin Clark in terms of draft-night merchandise sales less than 24 hours after he was taken at No. 1 overall. Basketball sensation Clark set a new benchmark earlier this month when she was taken by the Indiana Fever as the first pick in the WNBA Draft. With Clark's popularity soaring after her latest March Madness campaign with the Iowa Hawkeyes, her jersey became the best-ever seller for a draft pick last week.

Dave Portnoy has torn into the Atlanta Falcons for drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180million contract. Cousins was said to be 'a bit stunned' by the move, according to The Athletic as the Falcons selected a direct rival for his place with the eighth pick of the night. He was only informed of the move while the Falcons were on the clock on Thursday night. Barstool Sports founder Portnoy wasted no time in slamming the organization for their decision. 

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was 'a bit stunned' to see the team take fellow signal caller Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick of the NFL Draft, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini . Reports from the NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and others have since confirmed Cousins' surprise at the move. The Falcons extended their recent trend of selecting offensive skill players in the first round by drafting Penix one month after signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed. Using a draft slot normally targeted for players expected to make an immediate impact, the Falcons chose Penix as the apparent long-term successor to the 35-year-old Cousins.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons. Penix Jr., the 2023 Heisman Trophy runner-up, led the Huskies to the national championship game last season before they fell to Michigan. He'll now team up with the likes of Bijan Robinson and Drake London to begin his pro career.

In a trade with the White Sox announced Monday, the Yankees cut pitcher Jake Cousins, the cousin of NFL quarterback Kirk. Cousins were supposed to New York for cash considerations, according to both teams. The right-hander is a 29-year-old reliever who was a 20th-round draft pick by the Nationals in 2017.

Kirk Cousins, a former Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders quarterback, said he would have to remind centers to change their pants based on brown stains he encountered when snapping the football. Cousins did not reveal the names of the unsanitary centers, whether he was from Washington or Minnesota, or both when the stains were discovered. Cousins' unique discovery was made on 'Cold As Balls,' the internet show hosted by Kevin Hart, where the comedian and a guest dive into an ice-filled tub for an interview.