On Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins to test out NFL free agency, amid interest from the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos.
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: #Vikings and Kirk Cousins remain in communication, but it appears he will test the free-agent market, per @TomPelissero https://t.co/ZP3FdIbNSc pic.twitter.com/pzH0k0pxK8
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Pelissero wrote,
“The Vikings and Kirk Cousins’ agent remain in communication, but at this point, it does appear that the four-time Pro Bowl quarterback is going to hit the free agent market on Monday. Other teams I would expect to pursue Cousins do include the Atlanta Falcons and quite possibly the Denver Broncos as well.”
While the Denver Broncos had some conversations about the possibility of going after QB Kirk Cousins, they are not going to be pursuing him if he hits free agency, per sources.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 11, 2024
In contrary to Pelissero’s report, Dianna Russini of the Athletic posted that the Broncos, who are set to release Russell Wilson after the start of the new league year on March 13 will not pursue Cousins.
“While the Denver Broncos had some conversations about the possibility of going after QB Kirk Cousins, they are not going to be pursuing him if he hits free agency, per sources.”
Pelissero believes Denver is a potential landing spot for Cousins amidst the rumors, he reported Sunday that Denver could “quite possibly” make a run at Cousins. He also reported Vikings and Cousins still remain in communication, even though he will test the free-agent market.
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
Per Pelissero, Cousins could return to Minnesota next season, but it would take the right deal from the Vikings. Pelissero said that he “anticipates” the deal would likely need to be around $40 million with guaranteed money.
Cousins had posted 2,331 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, and five interceptions before his season ended early due to a torn Achilles. He has been with the Vikings since 2018.
