# @fb_universe on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DU_-E1kGtxT
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/57158288-fb-universe-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-21T00:17:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Football Universe (@fb_universe) — https://gondola.cc/fb_universe

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From 4th-round backup to the highest-earning "dork" in NFL history.

As of February 20, 2026, Kirk Cousins is once again the most talked-about name in the NFL "business" world. After a 2025 season where he played the role of the ultimate pro—starting as a backup to Michael Penix Jr. before stepping back into the fire to lead a late-season 4-game win streak—Kirk has officially entered his "Free Agent Era" once more.

The Falcons restructured his contract last month, effectively setting a deadline for his release by March 13, 2026. At 37 years old, "Captain Kirk" proved he’s still got the juice, throwing for over 1,700 yards in just 8 starts to close out the year after Penix’s injury. Whether he signs one last "bridge" deal with a contender or transitions to the CBS broadcast booth (where he thrived during the 2025 playoffs), his legacy as the most financially savvy player to ever strap on a helmet is secure.

Will Kirk Cousins take one last shot at a ring, or is it time for "Kirk the Commentator"? 👇

#KirkCousins #CaptainKirk #YouLikeThat #NFLFreeAgency #Falcons #Vikings #Commanders #NFL2026 #Quarterback #BusinessOfFootball #GuaranteedMoney #NFLStats #GridironLegends #Skol #RiseUp #WhoIsQB1

(via onlymanifearisgod on TT)

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