Latest Kirk Cousins News

Vikings finale? Cousins, on expiring deal, not going there

May. 03, 2023 16:55 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The absence of a contract extension for Kirk Cousins in Minnesota could well spell the end of his time as quarterback of the Vikings, who have won only one game in the NFL playoffs since their groundbreaking signing five years ago. Despite the depth of his...

Vikings take USC WR Jordan Addison at No. 23 in NFL draft

Apr. 28, 2023 00:48 AM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Jordan Addison could hardly have found a better place to break into the NFL than Minnesota, with Justin Jefferson in place to learn from. The Vikings selected the USC wide receiver with the 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, giving their...

Vikings need cornerbacks and a receiver, but what about QB?

Apr. 20, 2023 12:14 PM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The persistent need for cornerbacks has only ramped up for the Minnesota Vikings, with the departure of their best player in pass coverage, Patrick Peterson, after another rough season for the defense. There's an opening for a wide receiver, too, after...

AP source: Vikings convert Cousins bonus, clear $16M off cap

Mar. 14, 2023 20:58 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings cleared the necessary space from their salary cap the day before the start of free agency, with a big boost from a contract restructure for quarterback Kirk Cousins. This time, the Vikings held off on another commitment. The...

Vikings cut WR Thielen after 10 years with home-state team

Mar. 10, 2023 17:34 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adam Thielen grew up in Minnesota as an avid fan of the Vikings, a sports-loving kid who desired to one day catch passes just like Cris Carter and Randy Moss. His improbable and remarkable run with his home-state team ended with his name right behind them on the...