Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom joined Kirk Cousins on the NFL's initial reveal.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Quarterback Kirk Cousins and right guard Chris Lindstrom rank as the first and fourth highest-paid players on the Atlanta Falcons, respectively, but they've proven to be worth the price tag.
Cousins slotted in at No. 81, while Lindstrom placed No. 88. Of note, Cousins fell from No. 42 on last season's list, while Lindstrom dropped just one spot from No. 87.. "The veteran QB finished his final season in Minnesota with 18 touchdowns, 2,331 passing yards and five interceptions before signingwith the Falcons as a free agent this offseason. With a new head coach and offensive coordinator behind him , all eyes will be on Cousins this year.
Cousins, who signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Falcons this spring, was the highest of three quarterbacks included in Monday night's reveal. The New York Jets' Aaron Rodgers and Jacksonville Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence were also listed.The 35-year-old Cousins started eight games for the Minnesota Vikings last season before suffering a torn Achilles. He completed 69.
Lindstrom, meanwhile, provided an instant return on Atlanta's five-year, $102.5 million investment last spring.
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