Kirk Cousins is making family bread in 2021.The Vikings quarterback cashed
Jerome Brown Jersey in on a big-money deal in 2018, signing an NFL first fully guaranteed contract, which turned out to be le s of an indicator of the future of NFL busine s.Cousins has delivered more good than bad results since signing that deal: While with Minnesota, Cousins has thrown 116 touchdowns to 32 interceptions, but a slightly disappointed 30-28-1 record as start to go with those numbers.MORE: Now, Cousins' contract remains something of an anomaly acro s the league, even though he set a very interesting precedent in his deal. Since then, quarterbacks have gotten paid more than Cousins, but not quite with the machinations of what he's got on paper.Here's everything you need to know about Cousins' contract:How much does Kirk Cousins make?Cousins signed acontract extension in March 2020, keeping him pinned in Minnesota through the end of the 2022 season.The contract Cousins signed was worth $66 million total over two years.Average annual salary : $33million2021base salary: $21millionTotal contract value: $150million (2018 and 2020 contracts combined)Fully guaranteed : $150millionCousins signed
Brian Westbrook Jersey with the Vikings prior to the start of the 2018 NFL season after spending the first six years of his career with Washington. During free agency, he was down to two teams: The Vikings and Jets.The Jets reportedly offered , which was also fully guaranteed. Cousins would elect to sign with the Vikings for a le ser contract.Kirk Cousins contractIn March 2018, Cousins signed a three-year deal worth a total of $84 million. While the yearly rate isn't exceptional for a QB, it was
Jake Elliott Jersey the NFL's first ever fully guaranteed contract, making the deal historic.Prior to the expiration of Cousins' contract in 2020, he signed a contract extension in March 2020, keeping him locked in Minnesota through the 2022 season. The extension was also fully guaranteed and gave him a bit of a salary bump.Here are Cousins' yearly salaries courtesy of OverTheCap:Year Age Base salary Guaranteed salary Prorated bonus Cap number Cap % 201830$22.5 million$22.5 million$1.5 million$24 million13.5%201931$27.5 million$27.5 million$1.5 million$
Nigel Bradham Jersey 29 million15.4%202032$9.5 million$21 million$11.5 million$21 million10.6%202133$21 million$21 million$10 million$31 million16.6%202234$35 million$35 million$10 million$45 million21.2%The contract also comes with some incentives, per Spotrac: Win Super Bowl: $500,000 Win Super Bowl and rank in top eight in points: $1 million Win Super Bowl and rank in top five in points: $1.5 million Win Super Bowl and rank in top three in
Derek Barnett Jersey points: $2 millionNFL's highest-paid quarterbacksThere was a time when the Vikings pa ser was among the highest paid in the NFL, but now, Cousins, maybe surprisingly, actually doesn't rank in the top 5 of NFL quarterbacks and their contracts.Here arethe highest paid QBs by AAV:RankPlayerAverage annual value1Patrick Mahomes$45 million2Josh Allen$43 million3Dak Prescott$40 million4Deshaun Watson$39 milllion5Ru sell Wilson$35 millionT-6Aaron Rodgers$33.5 millionT-6Jared Goff$33.5 million8Kirk Cousins$33 million9Carson Wentz$32 million10Matt Ryan$30 million
How far will Aaron Rodgers' holdout go?Rodgers did not attend Green Bay's three-day minicamp this week, which means the three-time MVP is considered a holdout. This will cost Rodgers le s than unle sthe Packers waive those costs.Now, the next date to watch is July 27. That's when the Packers open mandatory training camp ahead of the 2021 NFL season. If Rodgers still is holding out at that point, then the rift with Green Bay president Mark Murphy and
Alexandre Fortin Jersey general manager Brian Gutekunst might reach a tipping point. It would be the with the Cowboys in 1993.MORE: This is different, however. Rodgers is a quarterback. The last quarterback to sit out a full season was Kelly Stouffer, who could not agree to a contract with the Cardinals after being selected in the first round in 1987. Again, though, this isn't the same situation.But there are parallels with the rift former No. 1 pick Carson Palmer had with the Bengals in 2011. Palmer was eventually traded to Oakland during the season, but not until after a me sy divorce with the Bengals. And yes, was also Palmer's agent.Will Rodgers and the Packers come to the same conclusion? Perhaps. But there are major differences between the two holdouts, and those need to be addre sed.State of the franchiseThe Bengals finished 4-12 in Palmer's seventh season in 2010, and he finished with 3,970 yards, 26 TDs and 20 interceptions. "Palmer had a meeting with Bengals owner Mike Brown to request for a separation from the team, coupled with a threat to retire if that demand was not met,".A decade later, Rodgers addre sed his future after the Packers lost the second of back-to-back NFC championship games to Tampa Bay on Jan. 19, 2020. He called his situation with the Packers a which continued the ongoing speculation about his future in Green Bay despite a 26-6 regular-season record with Matt LaFleur as head coach.Is this different? Yes and no
Tony Esposito Jersey . Green Bay is a Super Bowl-caliber team, and Rodgers has kept them in the hunt for 16 seasons. Palmer and the Bengals were an up-and-down team that did not advance past the AFC Wild Card round. But clearly the i sues that led to the discontent of both quarterbacks didn't happen overnight.The next quarterbackPalmer's demands led Cincinnati to draft Andy Dalton with the No. 35 pick in the 2011NFL Draft. Dalton led TCU to a 13-0 record that included a Mountain West Conference championship and a Rose Bowl victory against Wisconsin the previous season. He served as an insurance policy of sorts in case Palmer would not return.The Packers already created their problem by trading up to draft Jordan Love with the No. 26 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Love also played in the Mountain West Conference at Utah State. He led the Aggies to an 11-2 record in 2018, but that record dipped to 7-6 with a new coaching staff the following season. Green Bay drafted Love instead of adding another more immediate piece to a returning NFC championship team.Is this different? Yes. Cincinnati made the move as a reaction to Palmers discontent. Green Bay created the discontent by trading up to add a quarterback to a roster that was ready-made to contend for a Super Bowl. That opened the door for criticism that hasnt stopped since.Trade talksAccording to Cincinnati.com, reports that Palmer said he would never step foot in Paul Brown Stadium surfaced in March. Bengals owner Mike Brown publicly said after the NFL lockout that offseason that Palmer would not be traded. Brown doubled down at training camp in July, telling reporters, I wish him well and he has retired. That is his choice. Brown followed through on that, and the team placed Palmer on the did not report list ahead of the 2011 season.Rodgers has not directly said he would not play for the Packers in 2021, but ESPN insider Adam Schefters report that the quarterback is disgruntled and wants out overshadowed the first
Anton Forsberg Jersey round of the 2021 NFL Draft on April 29. Murphy and Gutekunst have repeatedly expre sed that Rodgers will not be traded ahead of the 2021 season, but the situation is in 2008. Favre was traded to the Jets that season.Now, the question becomes whether Rodgers reports for training camp in July. That will be the focus over the next six
Gustav Forsling Jersey weeks.Is this different? The situations are similar, even if Rodgers hasnt publicly asked for a trade. Both quarterbacks play for old-school ownership, and Green Bay could follow the same path as Cincinnati if there isnt a fence-mending with Rodgers.The regular seasonThe Bengals opened the 2011 season with a 4-2 record through the bye week with Dalton at quarterback, and that prompted Brown to trade Palmer to the Raiders on Oct. 18, 2011. Cincinnati went on to a 9-7 record and reached the AFC Wild Card round.This is the potential next step for the Packers if Rodgers holdout stretches into the season. Love would be the potential Week 1 starter against New Orleans despite not taking a snap in 2020. Thats a risky move considering that most of the Packers roster from those past two NFC championship runs remains on board. If Rodgers holdout drags on through training camp, it will get more attention than the circus with Favre in 2008.Is this different? The worst-case scenario for the Packers could be catastrophic. The franchise would watch back-to-back Hall of Fame quarterbacks leave in unceremonious fashion, and Rodgers situation already has divided the fan base in a similar way. Because Palmer had not played well in 2020, it was easier for Cincinnati fans to turn toward Dalton. Love would face way more pre sure in Green Bay if he is the starter, which isnt a sure thing at this point given the lack of experience.Long-term implicationsDalton had a 70-61-2 record in nine seasons with the Bengals, and he led the franchise to five playoff appearances. Cincinnati did not win any of those games, and the franchise moved on last season by drafting Joe Burrow with the No. 1 pick. Palmer had a 44-37-1 record in seven seasons with Oakland and Arizona after leaving Cincinnati, and his lone postseason victory for his career came against the Packers in 2016.The Packers would be banking on yet another stroke of luck. Rodgers first season was bumpy as a starter, but he turned out to be a more efficient Favre. Thats led to a 12-9 postseason record and
Jonathan Toews Jersey a Super Bowl 45 victory. Love would be tasked with living up to impo sible expectations, but the same will be true of whoever takes the snapsafter Rodgers leaves Green Bay, which looks like it will happen even if its not during the 2020 season.Is this different? The parallels with the Palmer situation are there, especially if Rodgers holds out, but the stakes are much higher in Green Bay. The Packers' situation remains TBD, and July will be very interesting if Rodgers does not show up.
Listing the is an inexact science. Patrick Mahomes' recordcontract with the Chiefs,for example, makeshim the league's highest-paid player... in terms of average annual salary and total dollars attached to the deal.Someargue total guaranteed money at signing is the only number that matters in an NFL contract, and Mahomes does not lead the league in
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Fernando Valenzuela Jersey , QB, BuccaneersAverage annual salary: $25 millionTotal guaranteed at signing: $50 millionBrady signed a two-year contract with the Buccaneers in 2020 NFL free agency. The full $50 million is guaranteed, not including $9 million in available incentives.T15. Myles Garrett, DE, BrownsAverage annual salary: $25 millionTotal guaranteed at signing: $50 millionGarrett is entering the first year of his new contract with the Browns after cashing in with a five-year deal worth up to $125 million.14. Matthew Stafford, QB, LionsAverage annual salary: $27 millionTotal guaranteed at signing: $60.5 millionStafford is in the fourth year of his currentcontract with the Lions, which was extended with a five-year, $135 million deal in 2017.13. Joey Bosa, DE, ChargersAverage annual salary: $27 millionTotal guaranteed at signing: $78 millionLos Angeles not only made Bosa the highest-paid NFL defender in terms of average money per year with his
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Week 1 doesn't have a lot of major, but there are enough potentially windy and rainy situations that fantasy football owners will undoubtedly be second-gue sing some of their start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Throw in wildfires affecting the air quality and potential ability to play the Cardinals-49ers game, and the need forbecomes even more important.Before we get into the weather updates, we'd be remi s if we didn't point outthat if you have any questions about sports weather or how
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The Patriots are traveling to Metlife Stadium to face the Jets in a showdown of rookie quarterbacks.Both Mac Jones, who New England drafted 15th overall, and Zach Wilson, who the Jets snagged in the second-round, led their teams to lo ses in their NFL debut. However, Mac Jones has a better chance of redeeming himself in the Patriots' Week 2 matchup.Wilson managed to impre s the Jets' new coaching staff throughout preseason, but encountered several struggles in their Week 1 matchup against the Panthers. The rookie quarterback was no match for former Jets' quarterback Sam Darnold, as Wilson completed 20 of 37 pa ses and threw for 258 yards with two touchdowns and
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Allen Lazard looked to be on his way to a breakout season, but after a six-catch, 146-yard gamein Week 3, Lazard was placed on IR and proceeded to mi s the Packers' next four games. Now, he is unofficially "questionable" ahead of a Thursday Night Football matchup against the 49ers. Lazard's potential return will have a big impact on fantasy football owners,
Jonathan Bullard Jersey as he's a legitimate WR3 when active. His status will surely factor into some key start 'em, sit 'em calls for Week 9.We'll be here providing the latest news below about Lazard right up until the active/inactive report is released at around 6:50 p.m. ET on Thursday. For more fantasy news, follow us on Twitter .MORE TNF: | | Is Allen Lazard playing Thursday night?UPDATE 2:According to , Lazard won't be activated by the Packers for this game. Instead, the team will wait until Week 10 to see if he's ready to suit up against the Jaguars.UPDATE:Lazard that he's on the team
Roquan Smith Jersey flight to San Francisco, though that doesn't nece sarily mean he'll play.Last week, Lazard (core) returned to practice for the Packers on Wednesday and Thursday. While the team didn't list him on the injury report -- they don't have to since he is still on IR -- his return last Wednesday opened a 21-day practice window for him to be reactivated. So, Lazard's return will have to happen in either Week 9 or Week 10 if he is to return this season.Given how conservative the Packers' medical staff has been this season nursing injuries for offensive stars like
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Sam Darnold entered the 2021 NFL season with a near certainty that he would be the starting quarterback for the Panthers. Not only does he not have the same certainty in 2022, he is not even considered the favorite to do it again.Following Carolina's acquisition of Baker Mayfield from the Browns, Darnold and Mayfield are expected to have a competition for the starting position, with Mayfield considered the frontrunner given the past succe s he's had in the NFL.But Darnold, speaking for the first time since the trade, has said he's not
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Ed Reed Jersey and coaches at the Panthers' first day of training camp at Wofford College spoke about how the two have already begun to get along despite the competition."They're not gonna let it hinder they friendship, whatever they may have going on, like they knew each other so it's going to be a good battle because you never know it's never bad blood whoever wins at the end of the day," wide receiver D.J. Moore said.But Darnold said ahead of the competition, both view themselves as the starter."In our eyes, we're both the starting quarterback for this team right now and that's how we're both going to view it.MORE: During his redshirt freshman season at USC, Darnold lost a quarterback competition with Max Browne out of the gate. However, in the fourth game, he supplanted Browne as the starter and didn't relinquish the position until he was drafted third overall by the Jets in 2018.Darnold said from that competition, he learned he needs to stay constant and consistent in his attitude and do what he can on
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Justin Fields won't be starting at quarterback for the Bears in Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season. But everyone expects the first-round pick from Ohio State to start games as a rookie before the season is finished.With coach Matt Nagy for the Sunday night season-opening matchup against the Rams on Sept. 12, the clock is already ticking on when Fields will see his first non-preseason action in games that count.Fields followed a stellar exhibition debut vs. the Dolphins (14-of-20 pa sing, 142 yards, 7.1 yards per attempt, TD, 106.7 rating, 5 rushes, 33 yards, TD) with a more rookie-like outing against the Bills (9-of-19 pa sing, 80 yards, 4.2 yards per attempt, 59.1 rating, 4 rushes, 46 yards). He also will start Saturday's third preseason game at
Zavier Simpson Jersey the Titans with Dalton being held out.Dalton, who served as the backup turned Dak Prescott injury replacement in Dallas in 2020, retains his early "QB1" status in Chicago based on his experience in offensive coordinator Bill Lazor from two recent seasons in Cincinnati. Nagy isfollowingthe conservative path with the veteran over the No. 11 overall pick after his team made theNFC playoffs last season with a combination of Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles.MORE: Although Bears fans are clamoring for Fields
Charles Woodson Jersey to be their long-awaited savior at the position immediately, outside noise won't be the reason Nagy flips from Dalton at some point during the season.Last year, Justin Herbertgot off the bench for the Chargers for goodin Week 2 after a sudden pregame injury concern for Tyrod Taylor. Tua Tagovailoa needed to wait until Week 6 to see mop-up action for the Dolphins before he got to start full-time in Week 8, with Ryan Fitzpatrick going from bridge QB to a closer when needed. The 2020 first-round extremes were Joe Burrow playingright away for the Bengals and Jordan Love not playing at all for the Packers.For Fields, that sets upa wide range of outcomes.Here's a breakdown of how and when he should play his first meaningful game for the Bears:Week2 or Week3There's a theory that Nagy is protecting Fields from a confidence-shaking debut in Week 1. FacingAaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey and the Rams' nasty defense on the road in prime time is far fromthe most comfortable first start for such a talented pa ser and runner.But then Chicago returns for its home opener against Burrow and Cincinnati, a much more favorable matchup. The following week is back to tough against Myles Garrett and the Browns in Cleveland, but that game might help provide aColumbus-like feel for Fields.There's also a good chance Dalton doesn't play well under the lights in Week 1 and Nagy, who'sfacing a make-or-break year with his job, will be under quickpre sure to make the change
Devin Bush Jersey based only on quarterbacking quality. It may not long for Nagy tobelieve the much more athletic Fieldsgives the Bears'offense a better chance to win games in trickier matchups.Don't sleep on Fields following his fellow Justin in Los Angeles with Dalton being one and done for a different reason. On the other hand, it might seem too early to make the change based on a single game result. The Bears starting 1-2 or 0-3 with Dalton, however, opens the door to a better window for Fields making his first start.Week 4 or Week 5The Bears will return from Cleveland to host Detroit in Week 4. It's difficult to hand-pick a better opening matchup for Fields than the rebuilding 2021 Lions defense at home. That Oct. 3 game is also a 12 p.m. CT kickoff, without the added pre sure of prime time. Week 5 brings a favorable road trip to face the Raiders in Las Vegas.Barring an early big injury to Dalton, this would seem like themost ideal time to see Fields take over the job with immediate confidence-building succe s.MORE:Week 7 through Week 9The Bears should have a fair idea if they are back in NFC playoff contention through the Week 6 home game against the archrival reigning NFC North champion Packers. There might be some temptation, either if Dalton is struggling or limiting the offense then,to throw Fields into the fire before a Week 10 bye where he can have extra evaluation time.Here's the rub: Fields is likely to get burned badly facing either or all of the following defenses in this stretch: Buccaneers (road), 49ers (home) and Steelers (road). If Nagy was worried about the Rams, he should follow that mentality and keep Fields from this potential inferno of rookie frustration. This would then be the least likeliest window to see Fields make his debut.Week 11By the time that Tampa Bay-San Francisco-Pittsburgh gauntlet is put down in front of Chicago, Nagy should be well aware if his team is any kind of NFC contender. The
Jake Ryan Jersey arrow is set topoint to no playoff return, which makes it pointle s to have Dalton as a bridge to nowhere for the rest of2021.Fields at worst should be starting after the Week 10 bye in an excitinghome game against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. The Nov. 21 game is also another low-pre sure 12 p.m. CT kickoff and it will be nice to see what Fields could one daybecome as a standout dual threat with Jackson on the other side.The follows to the game also are juicy, with the Lions on the road in Week 12 and back at home dueling Kyler Muray and the Cardinals in Week 13. Should Nagy not make the
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Dallas travels to Minneapolis is a pivotal game between a pair of teams vying for playoff berths in a game on Fox.The Cowboys (2-7) have the worst record in the NFC, yet are just 1.5 games out of first place in the NFC East behind Philadelphia. The offense, reduced to its third and fourth-string quarterbacks, has been held to single digits in two of the last three games as Cooper Rush and Ben DiNucci have earned starts. Andy Dalton was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list this week which should bode well for
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