Kirk Cousins was very familiar with Brock Bowers's talent before they teamed up with the Raiders. And yet the veteran QB was still in awe.

In an excerpt from his new book, the vIce president reflects on how the death of the young conservative activist influenced his family to embrace a new life

Charlie Kirk was a conservative media personality and co-founder of Turning Point USA. Kirk was shot on Sept. 10, 2025, at a speaking event at Utah Valley University. He was pronounced dead later that day.

Kirk joined the 49ers and should be viewed as a late-round dart throw at best in San Francisco. Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall should be ahead of him at receiver, while Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle will combine to take at least a third of the team's targets.

Tens of thousands of people attended Kirk's massive memorial service, which included tearful tributes, fiery political speeches and controversial pyrotechnics MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty; MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty; Rebecca Noble/Bloomberg via Getty More than ...

A Rhode Island teacher who called Charlie Kirk "garbage" after his assassination has been honored in Barrington High School's 2026 yearbook.

Erika Kirk, Charlie's widow, was present at the conference but has not yet commented on the matter.