The Atlanta Falcons are an NFL team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They play in the NFC South. The team added big-name players in recent years and has a mix of veterans and young stars.
The highest paid player on the Atlanta Falcons (2025) is Kirk Cousins, the team’s quarterback. In the 2025 league year his cap hit is about $40,000,000, making him the Falcons’ top-paid player by salary/cap charge.
Atlanta Falcons highest-paid player – Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins is an experienced NFL quarterback. He signed a four-year, $180 million contract when he joined the Falcons, with large guarantees. Cousins has played many seasons as a starter in the NFL and moved to Atlanta in free agency. He is known for his passing skills and for signing big guaranteed deals.
Kirk Cousins Net Worth
Public estimates put Kirk Cousins’ net worth in the range of about $140 million to $180 million in 2025. Different business and sports sites use slightly different methods, so estimates vary; but all agree he has earned well over six figures yearly from on-field contracts plus endorsement income over his career.
Other top Atlanta Falcons Players and their 2025 salary/cap figures
The numbers below show approximate 2025 salary or cap-hit figures for other notable Falcons (rounded):
| Player | Position | 2025 Salary / Cap hit (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | QB | $40,000,000 (cap hit). |
| David Onyemata | DL | $16,933,190. |
| Kaleb McGary | RT | $14,478,505. |
| Jake Matthews | LT | $13,282,218. |
| Jessie Bates III | S | $12,258,505. |
| Bijan Robinson | RB | Rookie deal / lower cap hit (rookie salary varies by year). |
(Table figures are drawn from public cap and salary databases and represent reported 2025 cap hits or salary figures. Use these as current approximations; teams can convert money and restructure contracts which changes exact yearly values.)
FAQs
Q: Is Kirk Cousins the Atlanta Falcons’ highest-paid player for both salary and cap hit?
Yes. In 2025 he has the largest cap hit and base salary obligations among Falcons players.
Q: Does “highest paid” mean highest net worth?
Not always. Highest paid for a season refers to salary or cap charge. Net worth is total wealth (career earnings, investments, endorsements). Big seasonal pay usually raises net worth, but they are different measures.
Q: Where do these salary numbers come from?
Numbers come from public salary and cap trackers such as Spotrac and OverTheCap, and from team cap reports. These sites track contract terms, base salaries, roster bonuses, and cap hits.
Q: Could these numbers change soon?
Yes. Teams can restructure deals, cut players, or add roster bonuses. That changes yearly cap hits. The figures above are the reported 2025 values at the time of checking.