Another indication has surfaced suggesting that Kirk Cousins might depart from the Minnesota Vikings. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Cousins is anticipated to explore the free-agent market once the two-day negotiating window opens on Monday. While discussions with the Vikings persist, Pelissero suggests that Cousins is likely to engage with the Atlanta Falcons and potentially the Denver Broncos.
Pelissero notes, “The Vikings are still in contention. A deal could materialize swiftly provided the terms are agreeable.”
Speculation has circulated regarding Cousins’ interest in joining the Falcons. This could indicate genuine interest in joining the NFC South team or elsewhere, or it could be strategic maneuvering by his agent to leverage the Vikings towards favorable financial
The #Vikings and Kirk Cousins remain in communication, but it appears the four-time Pro Bowl QB will test the free-agent market, which opens at noon ET on Monday. @NFLTotalAccess @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/qwGM49Cier
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 10, 2024
Since 2016, Cousins has been operating on short-term contracts, enabling him to secure fully guaranteed deals. He aims to uphold this trend of securing fully guaranteed contracts.
At 35 years old, Cousins has spent the past six seasons with the Vikings. However, he is recuperating from a torn Achilles tendon injury that restricted him to just 8 games last season.