Vikings QB Kirk Cousins will probably be considered as the highest free agent accessible this offseason by most quarterback-needy groups. However how a lot soccer does the veteran have left in him?
Cousins revealed how for much longer he hopes to play on Thursday.
“I used to be simply speaking with Cam Jordan yesterday as a result of we have been speaking about how lengthy we bought. He and I graduated highschool the identical 12 months,” Cousins mentioned on “The Pat McAfee Present.” “We have been each form of pondering at the least that 15-year threshold sounds form of good to each of us.”
Cousins simply wrapped up his thirteenth season within the NFL, which implies he could possibly be eyeing a two- or three-year deal this offseason. Whether or not or not that shall be with Minnesota, nonetheless, stays to be seen.
The Vikings are projected to have simply $24.91M in cap area, in accordance with Pro Football Focus, and are making ready to provide All-Professional WR Justin Jefferson a contract extension that would reset the market as effectively.
Minnesota might not really feel comfy handing Cousins, who shall be 36 initially of subsequent season, one other large deal both after watching him tear his Achilles in Week 8.
The Vikings will nonetheless probably be involved in Cousins however might very effectively be outbid by different groups involved in him. Since becoming a member of Minnesota in 2018, he has handed for 23,265 yards, 171 touchdowns and 55 interceptions.
Because of this, the four-time Professional Bowler is predicted to obtain a three-year, $118.14M deal ($39.3M per 12 months), in accordance with Spotrac.
Cousins did add that he might play greater than 15 years since he needs to ensure his children keep in mind his enjoying days, however that could be a determination for one more day.
“We have been pondering 15 years after which possibly from there you form of go 12 months to 12 months,” Cousins mentioned. “I wanna play lengthy sufficient that my two boys, who’re six and 4, can keep in mind it and have been part of it.”
Cousins is unquestionably hoping to contend for a Tremendous Bowl earlier than hanging up his cleats, which is one thing he’ll strongly take into account when deciding the place he needs to play for the previous few years of his profession.
