Kirk Cousins Net Worth - Contract, Salary and Career Earnings

All about Kirk Cousins Net Worth. Get to know about Kirk Cousins’ contract, salary, and career earnings.

Updated on Mar 14, 2024  |  02:41 PM IST |  513.6K
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Kirk Cousins, the star quarterback who was out of 2023 due to an Achilles Injury, is back on the active roster. The NFL star got himself a new contract with the Atlanta Falcons. Here's everything you need to know about Kirk Cousins's net worth, including his contract, career earnings, and salary details. 

What Is Kirk Cousins’ Net Worth?

According to CelebrityNetWorth, Kirk Cousins has a whopping net worth of approximately $120 Million. Kirk Cousins is now officially the star quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, joining the team in March 2024. His $120 million net worth is a combination of his earnings from the NFL, salary from teams, endorsements, and other elements.

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Kirk Cousins is among the NFL's renowned quarterbacks, and he has made himself a great name in the sport. His popularity has helped him get multiple brand deals, collaborations, and additional income opportunities, all contributing to his $120 million net worth. 

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Kirk Cousins’ Contract

Kirk Cousins joined the NFL in 2012 after being drafted by Washington Redskins (now called Washington Commanders) in the 4th round as the 7th overall pick. During his rookie year, he signed a 4-year-long $2.5 Million contract with the team. In 2016, Kirk Cousins signed a year-long Franchise Tag, for a $19.9 Million contract in 2016.

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In 2017, he signed another one-year-long Franchise Tag with Washington Commanders, a contract worth $23.9 Million. Things changed for Kirk Cousins when he was signed by the Minnesota Vikings in 2018. Kirk Cousins signed a 3-year-long contract with the Vikings worth $84 Million. 

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Just two years into his contract, Kirk Cousins signed another two-year-long contract with the Minnesota Vikings worth $66 Million. By the end of his two-year contract, the Vikings offered him a one-year contract worth $35 Million, which he accepted. But due to injury, the Vikings dropped him for the season, and the Atlanta Falcons picked him up for $180 Million.  

Kirk Cousins’ Salary Breakdown

Kirk Cousins has played in two teams so far, the Atlanta Falcons being the third one he joined in March 2024. Since joining the league in 2012, Kirk Cousins has been earning a good amount in terms of salary. Here's Kirk Cousins' salary breakdown over the years:

Year Team Total Salary
2012 Washington Commanders $390,000
2013 Washington Commanders $480,000
2014 Washington Commanders $570,000
2015 Washington Commanders $660,000
2016 Washington Commanders $19,953,000
2017 Washington Commanders $23,943,600
2018 Minnesota Vikings $22,500,000
2019 Minnesota Vikings $27,500,000
2020 Minnesota Vikings $9,500,000
2021 Minnesota Vikings $21,000,000
2022 Minnesota Vikings $5,000,000
2023 Minnesota Vikings $10,000,000
2024 Atlanta Falcons $12,500,000

Kirk Cousins' Career Earnings

Kirk Cousins has played a total of 12 seasons in the NFL, and as of 2024, his career earnings account for $231.66 million. This $231.66 Million comprises his salary from the teams he has played for, signing bonuses, incentives, roster bonuses, restructure bonuses, workout bonuses, and option bonuses. Here's a breakdown of his career earnings:

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Year Team Career Earnings
2012 Washington Commanders $862,688
2013 Washington Commanders $480,000
2014 Washington Commanders $570,000
2015 Washington Commanders $824,007
2016 Washington Commanders $19,953,000
2017 Washington Commanders $23,950,935
2018 Minnesota Vikings $26,000,000
2019 Minnesota Vikings $28,000,000
2020 Minnesota Vikings $40,028,856
2021 Minnesota Vikings $21,000,000
2022 Minnesota Vikings $40,000,000
2023 Minnesota Vikings $30,000,000
2024 Atlanta Falcons $62,500,000

Kirk Cousins Joins Atlanta Falcons for $180 Million

Kirk Cousins suffered an Achilles tear during a game against the New York Jets in Week 8, placing him under injury reserve. The star quarterback missed his whole 2023 season, which obviously had an impact on the Minnesota Vikings missing the playoffs chance, and thus the Super Bowl chances. 

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After being out of the season for quite a few months, Kirk Cousins was released from the Minnesota Vikings. In March 2024, Kirk Cousins received an offer from the Atlanta Falcons, which he accepted and became the star quarterback of the team. The Atlanta Falcons offered Kirk Cousins a contract worth $180 Million.

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With this $180 million contract, he received about $100 million as guaranteed money. The contract is four years long and comes with an average salary of $45 million and a signing bonus of $50 Million. For the first year, his base salary was about $12 million, which increased incredibly over the four years.

What Brands Do Kirk Cousins Endorse?

According to Forbes, Kirk Cousins makes about $2.5 Million through annual endorsements. After being a major part of the NFL for more than 12 years, Kirk Cousins established an exclusive market value for himself. This has helped him get endorsement deals from some of the biggest names in the world.

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Kirk Cousins has signed endorsement deals with MNCs like Nike and Bose. He also has endorsement deals with Pizza Ranch, Kay Jewelers, Neuxtec, DraftKings, TLC Laser Eye Centers, and Raising Cane. Other brands that he's engaged with include Heritage Gear, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Maison Realty Group. 

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Kirk Cousins’ Real Estate Investments

Being one of the highest-paid athletes in the league, Kirk Cousins didn't stop himself from buying the properties he loves. Kirk Cousins has a house in Rosemount, Minnesota. There's not much of any details out, about where he lives. Apart from that, Kirk Cousins owns a house in Saugatuck, which he bought in 2017. 

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The property is located on Oval Beach in Lake Michigan and costs him about $2 million. The house reportedly has four bedrooms and is spread over 5000 square feet. In addition, Kirk Cousins also owns a gorgeous property in Ashburn, Virginia. He lived there with her family until 2018, when it was sold for about $490K.

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Disclaimer: All amounts mentioned in the article are sourced from public platforms. In some cases, celebrities or their teams give their input too, which we incorporate if provided by them. We make all efforts to share possible accurate numbers, however, unless otherwise mentioned they are all approximate. We are open to feedback and suggestions on editorial@pinkvilla.com.

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