NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins has only just signed a new deal with the Las Vegas Raiders for the upcoming season—but he already had one foot out of Georgia, having listed his sprawling Atlanta-area mansion for $2.99 million two days before he was officially released by the Atlanta Falcons.
While news of Cousins' exit from the Georgia-based team was not announced until March 11, it would seem the writing was on the wall for the 37-year-old NFL veteran, who put his enormous six-bedroom abode on the market on March 9, Realtor.com® can reveal.
While Cousins may now be headed to pastures new—namely the Raiders' shiny stadium in Las Vegas—he is hoping to leave Georgia with a hefty profit, having listed his Suwanee dwelling for almost $1 million more than he bought it for in April 2024, weeks after he signed with the Falcons on a four-year contract.
The quarterback, who shares two children with his wife, Julie Cousins, will add some much needed experience to the Raiders, an element that the team's new coach, Klint Kubiak, said he was eager to include in his lineup for the 2026 season.
Though the team is widely expected to select Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in this year's NFL draft, Kubiak noted that he would prefer not to throw the 22-year-old quarterback straight into the mix and instead give him a chance to train alongside someone older.
"Ideally, you don't want him to start day one," the coach said at the annual league meeting, according to ESPN. "You'd love him to be able to learn behind somebody. That's in a perfect world. It doesn't always work out that way.
"Sometimes they have to play from day one, and it's our job as a coach to get them ready to go. I think it does help the player, though, if they can sit behind a mature adult and watch how they run the show."
ESPN reports that Cousins' $172 million five-year contract includes $20 million in guaranteed money in 2026, as well as a club option at $80 million for two years.
Needless to say, he will have plenty of money to put behind a new dwelling in the Nevada area should he choose to lay down roots for his family in the state, especially if he finds a buyer willing to fork out nearly $3 million for his Georgia property.
The sprawling abode, which was built in 2004, underwent a dramatic overhaul in 2024, likely in anticipation of Cousins and his family moving in. The listing described it as offering "timeless architecture enhanced with sophisticated, modern finishes throughout."
It is located in a gated community known as The River Club, where many Falcons players choose to live because of its impressive communal amenities, top-of-the-line security, and, of course, its enormous mansions.
Cousins' dwelling spans more than 10,000 square feet on a 0.9-acre lot and features six bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, providing more than enough room for the quarterback and his family.
Enormous trees shield the home from its neighbors, ensuring maximum privacy, while a huge front porch provides the perfect place to relax away from the glaring heat of the Georgia sunshine.
Inside, the home features a very traditional aesthetic, starting with an elegant entryway that leads to a soaring double-height great room, complete with a large stone fireplace and patio doors that open to the backyard.
The ground floor is filled with open entertaining spaces, including a formal dining room and a huge "designer kitchen" with a large island and a separate breakfast nook.
Adding a cozy touch to the kitchen is another of the home's three fireplaces, which—according to the listing photos—has been used as a sweet relaxation spot by Cousins and his family, with large armchairs currently flanking the stone addition.
A pantry provides an incredible amount of storage, complemented by the kitchen's many built-ins and cupboards.
The third fireplace in the home is located in the stunning wood-paneled office, which overlooks the backyard and features beautiful built-in shelves, as well as a stately mantelpiece.
All six of the bedrooms in the home boast their own en suite bathrooms. However, the primary suite also features an enormous seating area with bay windows that overlook the surrounding landscape.
A finished basement provides an ideal spot for a game room, media center, or gym, while also housing another bedroom, bathroom, and a small office space.
The newly renovated screened-in deck at the back of the property can be used year-round as a dining or relaxation spot, the listing notes. An outdoor fireplace also adds another cozy spot for guests to gather.
