Kirk Cousins's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kirk Cousins.

Kirk Cousins is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Atlanta Falcons. Drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2012 after playing college football at Michigan State, Cousins has established himself as a notable NFL quarterback. He holds a high completion percentage and ranks among the top in all-time regular season career passer ratings.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1945: Sammy Baugh Completion Percentage

In 1945, Sammy Baugh completed 70.3% of his passes.

1950: First Redskins Quarterback since 1950

Against the New Orleans Saints on November 15, Kirk Cousins became the first Washington Redskins quarterback since 1950 to post a perfect passer rating with at least 20 attempts.

1967: Sonny Jurgensen Passing Touchdowns Record

In 1967, Sonny Jurgensen had 31 passing touchdowns, the most in Redskins history.

1970: Sonny Jurgensen Passing Touchdowns

In 1970, Sonny Jurgensen had at least four passing touchdowns in three or more games in one season for the Redskins.

1979: Tommy Kramer's Team Record

Tommy Kramer set a team record of 16 consecutive pass completions during the 1979 season.

1986: Jay Schroeder Passing Record

In 1986, Jay Schroeder had 4,109 passing yards.

2007: Jason Campbell tied Franchise record for Completions

In 2007, Jason Campbell tied a franchise record for completions in a game with 33.

2010: Led Michigan State to Big Ten Championship

In 2010, Kirk Cousins led Michigan State to an 11-2 record and a share of the Big Ten Conference Championship.

December 15, 2012: First NFL Start

On December 15, 2012, Kirk Cousins made his first NFL start for the Redskins against the Cleveland Browns, leading them to a 38-21 victory and earning Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week honors.

2012: Redskins win NFC East division

In a victory against the Eagles, the Redskins won the NFC East division title for the first time since Robert Griffin III did it in 2012.

2015: Highest Completion Percentage in Home Games

During the 2015 season, Kirk Cousins posted the highest completion percentage (74.7) in home games in NFL history, leading the Redskins to a 6-2 record at home.

2015: Became Starting Quarterback for Redskins

In 2015, Kirk Cousins replaced an injured Robert Griffin III and led the Washington Redskins to a division title.

January 3, 2016: Redskins Single-Season Passing Yardage Record

On January 3, 2016, Kirk Cousins set the Washington Redskins single-season passing yardage record with 4,166 yards, passing Jay Schroeder's record from 1986.

2016: Career-High Passing Yards

In 2016, Kirk Cousins finished the season with a career-high 4,917 passing yards, ranking third in the NFL.

February 28, 2017: Franchise Tagged for Second Consecutive Year

On February 28, 2017, Kirk Cousins was franchise tagged for the second consecutive year, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to be franchise-tagged in consecutive years.

2017: Named to First Pro Bowl

In 2017, Kirk Cousins was named to his first Pro Bowl, replacing Matt Ryan.

2017: Third Consecutive Season Passing for at Least 4,000 Yards

The 2017 season marked Kirk Cousins' third consecutive season of passing for at least 4,000 yards.

March 15, 2018: Signed with Vikings

On March 15, 2018, Kirk Cousins signed a fully guaranteed three-year contract worth $84 million with the Minnesota Vikings. This was the first fully guaranteed and highest paying contract in NFL history.