Kirk Cousins’ wife says her family is excited about Falcons move
- The 35-year-old will make $100 million in guaranteed money as part of his new deal
- Last season, before his injury, he was tied for the most TD passes (18) in the league
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Kirk Cousins’ wife jokes that everyone in their family is excited to move to Atlanta after her quarterback husband agreed to a four-year, $180 million contract with the Falcons, except for their beloved Australian Labradoodle, Abe.
Julie shared her moving plans with NFL fans on Instagram on Monday, showing both of her sons, Cooper and Turner, getting ready for the family’s long road trip south and their dog not being in the best of moods before getting in the car.
“Packing to head south…great time to play some instruments,” Julie wrote her story about both of her sons playing toy instruments before getting into their car seats.
“Atlanta, here we come!”
In another video, Julie showed Abe pouting in the kitchen and wrote, “This man is the only one not excited about moving south!”
Kirk Cousins and wife Julie are excited to move to Georgia, joining a family member of theirs
Julie said the family dog, Abe, an Australia Labradoodle, is pouting about the long journey
The Cousins adopted Abe during Kirk’s time with the Vikings, which began in 2018.
Julie, a Georgia native, and her husband married in 2014 in Atlanta.
The couple also owns a home in the Peach State.
Julie paid tribute to the Vikings and fans of the franchise on Instagram ahead of the family’s move this week.
“We came to Minnesota six years ago when Cooper was just six months old and Turner came shortly after!!” Julie revealed. ‘Time flies when you’re having fun!
“I want to thank everyone who has helped us build our lives in Minnesota over the past six years. We have the most beautiful memories that we will cherish forever!’
Julie also showed off her two sons on her Instagram Story ahead of the long drive with the family
Julie and Kirk said “I do” in Atlanta in 2014 before the quarterback signed with the Vikings
Cousins is looking forward to an injury-free stint in Atlanta after tearing his right Achilles last year
Cousin’s deal with the Falcons comes as a big surprise to many, as the 35-year-old is guaranteed $100 million in cash. In the fall, he will be playing in his 13th NFL season on the back of a torn right Achilles that he suffered in Week 8 of the 2023-24 season at Lambeau Field.
Cousins had barely missed an NFL game due to injury before then, missing a game only once because he tested positive for COVID-19.
Before Cousins tore his Achilles tendon near the end of last season, he was in great shape, as he ranked first in the league for most touchdown passes (18).
He will be surrounded by plenty of talent on the Falcons as he will play alongside Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts, giving fans hope that the team will be back in the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
The Vikings moved on from Cousins by signing Sam Darnold to a one-year deal.