Kirk Cousins is about to become a free agency for the second time in his career, though he may still sign an agreement with the Minnesota Vikings at any time. He is without a doubt the best quarterback available as a free agent in a market where up to ten teams are looking to replace or upgrade their quarterbacks. That kind of demand will inevitably raise a player’s price.
Will the Vikings find it too rich to re-sign Cousins? The latest findings could provide a major explanation for the suspicions that the Falcons are abandoning their plans, which we’ve already heard may be related to financial issues.
There are rumors of another large-scale contract for Kirk Cousins.
The Minnesota Vikings signed Kirk Cousins to a three-year, $84 million contract in March of 2018. The deal was fully guaranteed. At the time, it made Cousins the highest-paid player in NFL history. Although many players have since surpassed that mark multiple times, there is a possibility that the 35-year-old may once again rank among the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks.
When he’s available for purchase, Cousins might get an offer he can’t turn down. We’ve already discussed the idea that the asking price may make the Falcons less of a danger, and now another source claims that market demand may allow Cousins to reclaim his position as one of the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks.
For that, here’s Jeremy Fowler.
“After the combine, it was clear that Atlanta would be closely watched, and that hasn’t changed. I’ve been informed that Atlanta is really interested in this. It really will come down to a financial decision. Are they at ease making payments to Cousins? You know, let’s say $100 million in guarantees because that’s probably what it will take for a player of his caliber because that’s what he’s done in his past contracts. He will therefore be interested. 50/50 with the Vikings. Can they complete it? I’m told it’s gonna be up in the air. They will make an attempt.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN on Kirk Cousins
While the Vikings would like to retain Cousins, and the interest is believed to be mutual, the opportunity to hit the open market as a free agent is rare. And no one takes more advantage of these scenarios than Captain Kirk. After all, Pro Bowl quarterbacks rarely reach free agency, and there are many QB-needy teams. This implies that Cousins might ruin everything once more.
“Cousins is going to cash in once again, despite being just 4½ months removed from a torn right Achilles. He was playing outstanding football at the time of his injury and is the best free agent quarterback available in a thin market and in a league with a bunch of teams desperate for an upgrade. If you told me that Cousins winds up signing a two-year, $100 million fully guaranteed contract, I would not be stunned.”
Field Yates of ESPN discusses Kirk Cousins’ free agency situation.
A two-year, $100 million contract would make Cousins the fifth-highest-paid QB in the NFL today, just behind Jalen Hurts and just ahead of Kyler Murray. No one seems to know what to expect when Cousins’ shopping window opens, but the current line of thought suggests he will get a legitimate chance to sign with the highest bidder, if that’s what he wants.
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