Kirk Cousins has played for three NFL teams: the Washington franchise (then known as the Redskins/Football Team/Commanders), the Minnesota Vikings, and the Atlanta Falcons.

Teams Kirk Cousins Played For

  • Washington (Redskins/Football Team/Commanders) – Drafted in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Cousins played in Washington from 2012 through the 2017 season, eventually becoming the full-time starter and posting multiple 4,000-yard passing seasons.
  • Minnesota Vikings – In 2018, he signed a fully guaranteed three-year, 84 million dollar contract with Minnesota, where he quarterbacked the team from 2018 to 2023 and earned multiple Pro Bowl nods and a memorable Wild Card overtime win over the New Orleans Saints in the 2019 season.
  • Atlanta Falcons – After six seasons in Minnesota, Cousins signed a four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons for the 2024 season, continuing his career as their starting quarterback.

Quick Career Snapshot

  • Number of NFL franchises: 3 (Washington, Minnesota, Atlanta).
  • Washington tenure: 2012–2017; became starter and set several franchise passing marks.
  • Vikings tenure: 2018–2023; over 20,000 passing yards and multiple playoff appearances and Pro Bowls.
  • Falcons tenure: 2024–present; joined on a major multi-year deal as the team’s veteran QB option.
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Team Years Role
Washington (Redskins/Football Team/Commanders) 2012–2017 Backup turned starter QB
Minnesota Vikings 2018–2023 Primary starting QB, Pro Bowler
Atlanta Falcons 2024–present Starting QB on multi-year deal
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