
Vikings rumored to be part of Kirk Cousins sweepstakes in wild twist
NY Post
Maybe a reunion is what Kirk Cousin needs.
Cousins, buried behind Michael Penix Jr. after signing a four-year deal with the Falcons, has been linked by The Athletic to his former team in the Vikings in a potential NFL draft trade.
The quarterback-needy Browns and Steelers, who pick second and 21st in Thursday’s draft, are also considered contenders for the veteran.
There is skepticism, though, about whether a Vikings deal could come to fruition, with the outlet labeling Minnesota as the “least likely scenario” of the three.
The hesitation comes from the Vikings committing to 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy and Cousins being “against” any trade to send him to a team with a younger quarterback.
The speculative flip side is that perhaps Cousins would rather be a backup for a team with whom he’s enjoyed success and there seemingly would be a better shot of playing than in Atlanta.

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