Kirk Cousins
Mentioned in 53 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Kirk Cousins A 14-year NFL veteran quarterback most recently with the Atlanta Falcons, where he signed a large contract before being replaced by Michael Penix Jr. and subsequently released after a 5-2 interim record. Podcasts discuss him as a free agent option heading into the 2026 offseason, with potential interest from the Minnesota Vikings and other teams seeking a veteran QB. His career is frequently analyzed in context of his cautious play style and history of winning 9-7/9-8 records with previous teams including the Washington Commanders.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Bussin' With The Boys · Apr 15, 2026
EP #045 - Debunking the Dumb Dad Trope + Will Teaches Rue About Fear | For The Dads
“Referenced in game ball story from 2015 Tampa Bay Buccaneers comeback game”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Apr 10, 2026
NFL Offseason Mailbag: Mendoza Overhyped? Herbert, Hurts, or Darnold? Criticism for Dak?
“Signed as backup QB to Mendoza; discussed regarding contract structure and veteran mentorship role”
First Things First · Apr 7, 2026
Michigan beats UConn to win 2nd Title, Wemby concerns, Bills & Ravens new HCs, King of the Hill
“Recently signed to Raiders, discussed as mentor/placeholder for rookie QB Mendoza”
Club Shay Shay · Apr 7, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Rodgers waiting for pay day? Lamar reports to Ravens workouts, Burrow's Flag Dreams
“Contract deal cited as potential leverage point for Aaron Rodgers in negotiations”
Pack-A-Day: Your Daily Packers Podcast · Apr 3, 2026
2026 NFL Draft - Quarterback Preview!!!
“Criticized for expensive contract despite perceived arm strength decline”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 3, 2026
April 3, 2026 Hour 3 Pat Kirwan & Donnie Tyndall
“Recently signed to Raiders contract; discussed as potential one-year rental due to family considerations”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 3, 2026
April 3, 2026 Hour 2
“Signed 1-year, $20M fully guaranteed deal to mentor rookie QB Fernando Mendoza and provide veteran leadership”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 3, 2026
April 3, 2026 Hour 1
“37-year-old quarterback signed to 5-year, $172 million contract with 11 consecutive guaranteed seasons”
Brock and Salk · Apr 3, 2026
Hour 2 - Mariners Are Really Good But Have Concerns, Trending NFL Stories, Blue 88
“Positioned as mentor to Falcons first-round pick; highest-paid NFL player by career earnings”
Nightcap · Apr 3, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Raiders sign Kirk Cousins, Browns Trading No. 6 Pick?
“Signed 5-year, $172M deal with Raiders featuring 11 consecutive seasons of fully guaranteed money”
Club Shay Shay · Apr 3, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Raiders sign Kirk Cousins, Browns Trading No. 6 Pick?
“Signed 5-year, $172M deal with Raiders; has 11 consecutive seasons of fully guaranteed contracts”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Apr 3, 2026
The Family Is LIVE In Indianapolis For Final Four Weekend Day 1 | Mostly Sports EP 622 | 4.3.26
“NFL quarterback signed by Las Vegas Raiders as backup to Fernando Mendoza for five-year deal”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Apr 3, 2026
Six at Six, The Top Six Stories For April 3rd | 4-3-26
“NFL player signed by Raiders with $341 million in career salary earnings”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 3, 2026
Kirk Cousins signs with Raiders (4/3 Hour 1)
“Signs with Raiders; career earnings reach $321M; contract structure exploits offset clause loophole with Falcons”
First Things First · Apr 2, 2026
Victor Wembanyama scores 41 back-to-back, Raiders sign Kirk Cousins, Lakers vs. Thunder, BUD List
“Signed one-year $20M guaranteed deal; expected to start week one for Raiders”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 2, 2026
April 2, 2026 Hour 4 JP Shadrick
“Signed with Raiders as veteran quarterback; age 37 with previous success at Atlanta Falcons”
Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills · Apr 2, 2026
BILLS SQUAD SHOW: Will this draft SHOWCASE a new Brandon Beane; QB1 is a dad!
“Signed fully guaranteed contract with Raiders; surpassed Tom Brady in career earnings; allows delayed QB development”
Brock and Salk · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 2 - Takeaways From Philip Rivers, What To Make Of The Mariners First Homestand, Blue 88
“Mentioned for signing deal with Las Vegas Raiders during episode broadcast”
Brock and Salk · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 1 - More Late Night Mariners Texts, Philip Rivers
“Breaking news: signed with Raiders as free agent; previously discussed as potential interview subject”
First Take · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 1: Trade Away
“Signed as bridge QB to mentor rookie Fernando Mendoza, previously worked with coach Clint Kubiak in Minnesota”
Brock and Salk · Apr 1, 2026
Hour 3 - How Does J.P. Crawford Feel About Colt Emerson's Extension, Phillip Rivers
“Quoted regarding difficulty reading Seahawks defensive disguises”
Nightcap · Mar 7, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 1: Kyler Murray still a FRANCHISE QB or WASHED UP, ROASTING Cowboy Fans for BELIEVING 30 Years of Jerry Jones “Our Year” Lies
“Discussed as potential Vikings QB option; compared to Kyler Murray for system fit”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Mar 2, 2026
Texans Trades, Maxx’s Market and Biggest Offsseason Questions
“Free agent quarterback; discussed as potential Vikings starter or Chiefs backup option”
Miller and Moulton · Mar 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 Hour 2
“Free agent QB who went 5-2 with Falcons after Achilles injury; top choice for teams needing starter”
Brock and Salk · Feb 26, 2026
Hour 3: Shannon Drayer on the Julio MVP Train
“NFL quarterback discussed for his perspective on defending against Mike McDonald's defensive schemes”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Hour 4
“Falcons QB being released March 11 after 5-2 record filling in; uncertain about future destination”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 25, 2026
LIVE from The NFL Combine, Howie Roseman stops by, News from the day
“Falcons QB being released after $100M contract; transitioning to CBS broadcasting”
Pardon My Take · Feb 25, 2026
Dianna Russini, NFL Combine Week In Indy, A Big Dom Peace Meeting, Hot Seat/Cool Throne And Guys On Chicks
“Falcons QB hitting free agency; potential Vikings target to replace J.J. McCarthy”
Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler · Feb 25, 2026
NFL Combine Quotes That Could Haunt Coaches and GMs
“Falcons QB being released after disappointing tenure; entering free agency as potential veteran option for multiple teams.”
First Things First · Feb 24, 2026
Luka Doncic ‘might not win a Championship’, NBA King of the Hill, Bills under 10.5 wins?
“Falcons QB officially released and discussed as potential free agent landing spot”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 24, 2026
February 24, 2026 Hour 4
“Quarterback set to be released by Falcons in March, targeted by Vikings as upgrade option”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 24, 2026
Falcons to franchise tag Kyle Pitts Sr. + First look at PFT’s top 100 free agent list (2/24 Hour 2)
“Former Falcons QB; signed to large contract then replaced by Penix six weeks later in failed QB strategy”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 24, 2026
Cowboys plan to franchise tag George Pickens + Will Colts get a new deal done with Daniel Jones? (2/24 Hour 1)
“Free agent QB; expected to be cut by Falcons; recovering from torn Achilles; contract comparison point”
Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler · Feb 24, 2026
The Six NFL Teams No One Is Talking About
“Falcons QB in limbo; potential contract restructure or departure decision pending Stefanski's evaluation”
Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears · Feb 19, 2026
Indiana Bears? Breaking Down MAJOR Bears Stadium News + NFL Draft with Fran Duffy | Hoge & Jahns
“NFL quarterback and Bears fan living in Western Michigan supporting Hammond stadium location”
Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler · Feb 17, 2026
Tank Time in Miami? Trade Puka? Who Understands Curling?
“Free agent QB acknowledging polarizing career due to 9-8/9-7 records; potential fit with Falcons or Vikings”
The Kevin Sheehan Show · Feb 14, 2026
Kirk Cousins
“Former Washington Commanders QB (2012-2017); 14-year NFL veteran discussing career trajectory and future”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 13, 2026
Sharp or Square - NFL Offseason Mailbag - Free Agent QBs, NFL Future Bets and more
“Potential free agent quarterback who may be released, discussed in context of weak QB market”
The Rich Eisen Show · Feb 12, 2026
Hour 3: Drake Maye’s Super Bowl Postmortem, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero
“Falcons QB set to be released; potential free agent with history with Kevin Stefanski”
The Power Trip · Feb 12, 2026
HR. 2 - Tommy's Glory Days
“Mentioned as potential Vikings quarterback free agent option in 2025”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 10, 2026
Hour 3 - NFL Offseason Preview, Reggie Miller
“Quarterback mentioned regarding salary cap implications and free agency market”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Feb 10, 2026
Assessing All 32 QB Situations, Who Needs One the Most? Plus, is Mahomes Cool?
“Free agent QB potentially signing with Vikings or Falcons; veteran stopgap for developmental QBs”
The Pat McAfee Show · Feb 9, 2026
PMS 2.0 1502 - The Seattle Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX, Adam Schefter, Seahawks Punter Michael Dickson, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
“Atlanta Falcons quarterback expected to be released and become free agent in offseason”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 9, 2026
Hour 3 – Drake Maye Had No Answers, Recollections from the Road Trip
“Released by Vikings, expected to return on new contract after playoff elimination”
The Colin Cowherd Podcast · Feb 3, 2026
Super Bowl Week Preview: Darnold From Bust To Top Ten QB, Seahawks Valuation Too Low, Vikings Fire GM, Kubiak Will Succeed
“QB discussed as example of limited offensive capability and cautious play style”
Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast · Jan 26, 2026
Former Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold is Super Bowl bound
“Potential veteran QB target for Vikings; discussed as backup option if Joe Burrow trade fails”
Hidden Brain · Jan 19, 2026
You 2.0: The Practice of Patience
“NFL quarterback who replaced injured RG3 in 2012 game against Baltimore Ravens”
PTI · Jan 14, 2026
Did Dante Moore Make the RIGHT Decision?!
“Quarterback mentioned as making Atlanta Falcons coaching job more attractive”
The Ryen Russillo Show · Jan 9, 2026
Miami Beats Ole Miss, a Trae Young Victory Lap, Plus Ryan Fitzpatrick & Fred Warner Preview NFL Wild Card Weekend
“Minnesota Vikings quarterback faced by 49ers in 2019 playoff game”
PTI · Jan 6, 2026
Who's the stronger #1 Seed?: Seahawks or Broncos
“Atlanta Falcons QB signed to $800M contract then benched for Michael Penix draft pick”