Kirk Cousins joins CBS for next two rounds of playoffs

Kirk Cousins will join CBS's "The NFL Today" for the next two weekends of the postseason, replacing Matt Ryan, who is leaving CBS to rejoin the Atlanta Falcons. Previously, Cousins made a postseason appearance on ESPN and was slated for NBC's "Football Night in America" during the Falcons' 2024 bye week, which he later canceled.

Cousins, who signed a four-year contract with the Falcons in 2024 that included $100 million in guarantees, faces potential release in March as part of a recent contract adjustment. This move could make him a free agent early in the 2025 free agency period.

During his tenure with the Falcons, Cousins was benched in 2024 but returned to start eight games in 2025 after rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered an ACL tear. Cousins ended the season with a four-game winning streak, including two prime-time victories. His upcoming CBS role highlights a potential future in media while he assesses