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Kirk Cousins

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

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Kirk Cousins is an American professional football quarterback currently listed as an active player for the Las Vegas Raiders. He entered the NFL in 2012 and has since played for Washington, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Atlanta Falcons.

What it is

Kirk Cousins is a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by Washington in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft out of Michigan State University. Over his career, he has started for multiple teams and earned several Pro Bowl selections.

Why it matters

Cousins has been a consistent NFL starter for over a decade, setting franchise passing records and earning Pro Bowl nods in 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2022. His moves between teams—from Washington to Minnesota, then Atlanta, and now Las Vegas—make him a notable figure in league roster dynamics.

Key details

Born August 19, 1988, in Barrington, Illinois, Cousins played college football at Michigan State. He joined the Las Vegas Raiders after stints with Washington (2012–2017), Minnesota (2018–2023), and Atlanta (2024–2025). He is married to Julie Cousins and runs the Julie & Kirk Cousins Foundation.

In short

  • Kirk Cousins is an active NFL quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • He was drafted by Washington in 2012 and has played for four teams.
  • He has been selected to multiple Pro Bowls.
  • Born in 1988, he is 37 years old as of July 2026.
Canadian angle

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.

Quick 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.

Sources

  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.