The Vikings will look at other options, even though they want to re-sign Kirk Cousins.
It may be necessary for the Minnesota Vikings to get ready for life after quarterback Kirk Cousins.
According to Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Vikings are interested in re-signing the four-time Pro Bowler, who is set to hit free agency in March. If the asking price becomes too high, Minnesota may look to add another player, perhaps backup quarterback Sam Darnold of the 49ers or Baker Mayfield.
With the 11th overall pick, the Vikings can select another quarterback. Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports projected that they would select J.J. McCarthy of Michigan, who guided the Wolverines to their first national championship in 26 years, in his most recent mock draft.
Pro Bowl outside linebacker Danielle Hunter is a free agent, and wide receiver Justin Jefferson is approaching the last year of his rookie contract in addition to Cousins.
Minnesota has a limited amount of cap space. According to OTC, the Vikings have $24.65 million in cap space. Cousins’ contract has empty years and would result in $28.5M in cap charges if they don’t offer him a new deal, which further complicates things. He may be extended for $18.25 million.
In November, cousins with a torn Achilles underwent surgery. On August 19, he turns 36. Even with the durability issues, the Vikings ought to make an effort to offer Cousins a new deal. It offers consistency at the most crucial position and makes more financial sense.
Following his injury, Minnesota went 3-6 while using three different quarterbacks (Joshua Dobbs, Nick Mullens, and Jaren Hall). As a backup plan, the Vikings can still select a quarterback in the draft.
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