Falcons’ Kirk Cousins, Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield set aside rivalry to help those affected by Hurricane Helene

They might be division rivals who will battle on “Thursday Night time Soccer” in Week 5, however Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield have put aside their NFL variations to assist a typical trigger. 

Cousins and Mayfield introduced they may every donate $50,000 to Workforce Rubicon to assist these affected by Hurricane Helene, which impacted each of their respective fan bases within the Southeast United States. 

“Within the wake of Hurricane Helene, numerous lives have been profoundly impacted throughout the Southeastern United States. The destruction was extreme, leaving many households struggling to seek out shelter and fundamental requirements,” Mayfield mentioned in a video posted on X by Workforce Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian group that helps communities throughout disasters and crises.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield passes through the first half of a recreation in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles Sept. 29, 2024, in Tampa, Fla.  (AP Photograph/Chris O’Meara)

“That’s why Kirk and I are teaming up and every donating $50,000 to assist Workforce Rubicon.”

Cousins added, “[Team Rubicon has] volunteers who’re on the entrance traces, getting their palms soiled and getting concerned to do all of the work it takes to wash up.

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“We’re making donations, and we need to deliver a name to motion to encourage all of you to offer what you’ll be able to.”

Mayfield and Cousins are amongst many who’ve supplied funds for hurricane cleanup, together with Mayfield’s boss, Buccaneers proprietor Jay Glazer, who donated $1 million to assist native nonprofit organizations in aiding these affected by the hurricane within the Tampa Bay space. 

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a go through the first quarter in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Monetary Area. (Eric Hartline/Imagn Pictures)

The Buccaneers performed their scheduled recreation in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles final week at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, and Mayfield orchestrated a blowout 33-16 victory for the workforce. 

The storm’s loss of life toll as of Thursday rose to 33 in Georgia with $417 million in injury. 

Thursday evening’s recreation might be performed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, the place each fan bases can empathize with each other. 

“We stand with those that have been affected, honoring the lives misplaced and the households which are nonetheless in misery. Collectively we make a distinction,” Mayfield mentioned to finish the video for Workforce Rubicon. 

Kirk Cousins and Baker Mayfield are setting apart their NFC South rivalry to assist these affected by Hurricane Helene. (IMAGN)

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As of Oct. 2, the loss of life toll was 215 one week after Helene devastated Southeast communities. 

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