The Atlanta Falcons moved to complement their array of offensive weapons with a proven starting quarterback by agreeing a four-year deal with Kirk Cousins on Monday. Cousins’s agent, Mike McCartney, confirmed the move on social media on Monday. ESPN reports the deal is worth $180m, with $100m guaranteed.
Elsewhere, the Philadelphia Eagles agreed to contracts with former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and New York Jets defensive end Bryce Huff, according to multiple reports. Barkley is set to sign a three-year deal for $26m guaranteed and $37.75m overall, while Huff is getting a three-year deal for $51m, according to sources. Free agents can’t officially sign with new teams until Wednesday. Barkley ran for 962 yards and six touchdowns last season in 14 seasons and had 41 catches, including four TDs. Huff has 17.5 career sacks, 65 total tackles and one forced fumble in four seasons with the Jets.
