Kirk Cousins Sends Direct Message About Returning to Vikings
Summary
Kirk Cousins, a former Minnesota Vikings quarterback, may become a free agent if released by the Atlanta Falcons, where he currently backs up Michael Penix Jr. He has expressed openness to potentially returning to the Vikings, with whom he had success in the past.Key Facts
- Kirk Cousins played as the Vikings' starting quarterback from 2018 to 2023.
- After leaving the Vikings, Cousins joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2024.
- The Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. in 2024, indicating that Cousins might not be their main quarterback for the future.
- Cousins was benched in 2024 and is now a backup for Penix, but may be released soon.
- In 2024, Cousins played 10 games due to Penix's injury, completing 61.7% of his passes.
- Cousins is 37 years old and remains capable of being a starting quarterback in the NFL.
- There is a possibility that the Vikings might consider signing him again as a short-term solution.
- Cousins has not ruled out returning to Minnesota, saying he keeps an open mind about the future.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.