Cardinals, Rams and Packers Showed Interest in Veteran QB Kirk Cousins

Cousins ultimately signed with the Las Vegas Raiders after drawing interest from multiple teams.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:54pm

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Veteran NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, but before doing so, he reportedly drew interest from several other teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, and Green Bay Packers. The 37-year-old Cousins will now join the Raiders and reunite with his former Vikings quarterbacks coach Klint Kubiak.

Why it matters

The interest in Cousins from the Cardinals, Rams, and Packers highlights the ongoing need for experienced quarterback depth across the NFL. All three teams were likely looking to add a veteran presence to their QB rooms, either as a starter or high-quality backup, to provide stability and leadership.

The details

According to reports, the Cardinals, Rams, and Packers all showed interest in signing Cousins before he ultimately joined the Raiders. The Cardinals had signed Gardner Minshew this offseason, so Cousins would have created a three-way competition at the position. The Rams and Packers were likely looking for a veteran backup to complement their current starters.

  • Cousins signed with the Raiders on April 2, 2026.

The players

Kirk Cousins

A 37-year-old veteran NFL quarterback who has spent the majority of his career with the Minnesota Vikings. He has now signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Klint Kubiak

The current offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders, who previously served as Cousins' quarterbacks coach with the Minnesota Vikings.

Gardner Minshew

A quarterback who was signed by the Arizona Cardinals this offseason to compete for the starting job.

Jacoby Brissett

The current starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals.

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What they’re saying

“[Kirk] Cousins had interest from several teams, including the Cardinals, Rams, and Packers.”

— Dianna Russini, Reporter, The Athletic

The takeaway

The interest in veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins from several NFL teams, including the Cardinals, Rams, and Packers, underscores the ongoing need for experienced depth at the quarterback position across the league. While Cousins ultimately signed with the Raiders, his ability to draw interest from multiple franchises highlights his value as a potential starter or high-quality backup.