Kirk Cousins has made a significant move by agreeing to join the Atlanta Falcons in a high-profile deal. The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback has signed a lucrative four-year contract worth $180 million, with $100 million guaranteed and a $50 million signing bonus. This decision marks a major shift for Cousins, who is leaving the Minnesota Vikings to embark on this new chapter in Atlanta.
Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley has chosen to leave the New York Giants and join NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles. Barkley's move involves a three-year contract valued at $37.75 million, with $26 million guaranteed. This transition adds a dynamic element to the Eagles' offensive lineup, as Barkley steps in to replace D'Andre Swift, who is heading to the Chicago Bears.
On the defensive front, the New York Giants have made a notable acquisition by securing Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers. In exchange for Burns, the Giants are sending a 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-rounder to Carolina. Burns has signed a five-year contract worth up to $150 million, with $87.5 million in guarantees.
Across the league, several running backs have been on the move, signaling a shift in the value placed on this position by NFL teams. Players like Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, Austin Ekeler, Devin Singletary, Gus Edwards, Antonio Gibson, and Zack Moss are among those making transitions to new teams.
Defensively, the Las Vegas Raiders have secured Christian Wilkins with a four-year, $110 million contract, featuring $84.75 million guaranteed. The Raiders have also added quarterback Gardner Minshew to their roster.
Other teams have been active in retaining key players, with the Cleveland Browns re-signing Za'Darius Smith and Maurice Hurst, the Philadelphia Eagles extending Landon Dickerson's contract, and the Seattle Seahawks bringing back Noah Fant and Leonard Williams.
These moves mark the beginning of an eventful period in the NFL, as teams strategize and strengthen their rosters for the upcoming season.
