Kirk Cousins’ Promising Season Cut Short
After what was looking to be a potential career year for Kirk Cousins, coming off of a 4-1 winning streak amidst putting up some of the best numbers of his decade + spent in the NFL, he tore his Achilles 8 games into the season, effectively ending both his and the Minnesota Vikings’ season.
It seems like, in tandem with this, Kirk is now set to at least dip his toe into the waters of the free agency market and once again bet on himself in the market frenzy that starts on Monday.
A New NFL Franchise Leading The Chase For Cousins
Yet, alongside Minnesota, who have expressed a desire to keep Cousins in the building, there seems to be a new leading suitor to attract the services of the 4 x Pro Bowler, per Jeremy Fowler.
Sources to @BleacherReport: The #Falcons are considered a major contender to lure QB Kirk Cousins out of Minnesota once free agency officially opens on Monday at 12 ET, per multiple sources.
The #Vikings are still trying to retain Cousins, who is the top quarterback on Atlanta’s… pic.twitter.com/IePG7AX53k
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 10, 2024
The news is in line with reports from earlier this week that the Atlanta Falcons were closing in on being the Cousins’ next destination, however, the Vikings still have the advantage of having the franchise quarterback in house (for the next few hours), and that he still reportedly has a love for the franchise.
Minnesota Vikings Given Deadline For Kirk Cousins Decision
Following on from this, the Vikings have been given a firm deadline for Michigan native’s decision on whether he will re-sign with the team or explore further options, per Dianna Russini.
The Vikings are expecting to hear from Kirk Cousins tonight on his decision to explore free agency, sources tell me and @alec_lewis Of note: His contract does not void until Wednesday so the team will have until then to extend him before his dead cap hit officially hits the books… pic.twitter.com/A4QJlQKJqg
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 10, 2024
It seems like by tonight, we will have our answer on where the first domino in this year’s below par – in comparison with the past few blockbuster off-seasons – quarterback free agency class. One who, according to some reports, could be set to become one of the league’s highest paid QBs. Let’s see where he end up.
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