Kirk Cousins will don a new number with the Atlanta Falcons after years as No. 8.
Say goodbye to No. 8 and hello to No. 18. The Atlanta Falcons have revealed newly-acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins will move away from his longtime jersey number in 2024, and instead become No. 18. The veteran QB wore No. 8 during his time at Michigan State, and minus his first two seasons in the NFL , Cousins has managed to keep the number through most of his tenure in Washington and with the Minnesota Vikings .
After the Falcons signed Cousins, there was speculation he would try and make a deal with tight end Kyle Pitts to retain his number. But, it seems the 35-year-old will be entering his Atlanta era with some fresh digits. Cousins deal with Atlanta is reportedly worth $180 million and includes a $50 million signing bonus and $100 million guaranteed — $90 million in 2024 and 2025, plus another $10 million in 2026.
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