Complex sentence: During his time with the Redskins, Cousins earned the nickname "Captain Kirk" from teammates and the media for his presence as a leader, and as a reference to the "Star Trek" character Captain Kirk.
Split into simpler sentences: During his time with the Redskins, Cousins earned the nickname "Captain Kirk" from teammates and the media for his presence as a leader. The name is a reference to the "Star Trek" character, Captain Kirk.