Vikings Trying to Keep Kirk Cousins Beyond 2026
Before the Minnesota Vikings made their trade official, they had one more call to make, and it was about more than this season for Kirk Cousins.
Kirk Cousins, a quarterback with an impressive 18-game regular-season stint in NFL history, could potentially become the first to achieve it again. The Minnesota Vikings, currently with a 6-2 record, have just started their second season with Cousins as their starter, following his return from the Las Vegas Raiders in a deal that included a 2027 third-round pick.
The Vikings expressed their intent to retain Cousins beyond the current season, even before the trade was finalized. Minnesota's head coach, Kevin O’Connell, confirmed that Cousins would start the upcoming game against Green Bay. Cousins demonstrated his prowess in Las Vegas, where he amassed 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions, ranking 2nd in touchdown passes this season.
If Cousins remains the starter in 2027, the Vikings will be responsible for a significant $10 million salary, in addition to the $650,000 minimum salary from 2026.
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