Kirk Cousins Breaks Speaks on Vikings Future Amid Rumors: Exclusive

The Minnesota Vikings’ future with Kirk Cousins is hazy.

One of the most talked-about NFL players lately has been Kirk Cousins, who plays quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. In Las Vegas during Super Bowl week in 2024, Heavy Sports had an exclusive interview with Cousins and his teammate K.J. Osborn, a wide receiver on the team.

As they head into free agency, the Minnesota pair discussed their future and reflected on their time together in Minnesota while promoting their partnership with Bounty. Although Cousins acknowledged it was still early in the process, he seemed eager to engage in discussions regarding his future with both the Vikings and other potential teams.

During an exclusive interview on February 9, 2024, Cousins clarified that it was still quite early. He explained that detailed discussions with the Vikings and other teams wouldn’t begin until March.

“We’re currently in a state of waiting, without much clarity. It’s frustrating to be unsure and unable to make concrete plans – especially since we both prefer having clear direction for the future.”

Even though the rumors persist, currently it’s a relatively quiet time in the NFL schedule. On March 11th, Cousins, Osborn and other free agents are allowed to start negotiating with teams. While players may come to verbal agreements on contracts during this period, nothing becomes official until March 13th.

Is it possible for Cousins and Osborn to be on the same team once again? Despite retaining optimism about having Osborn as a teammate, the four-time Pro Bowler revealed uncertainty regarding their chances of reuniting. The season-ending Achilles injury suffered by Cousins has made this situation even more excruciating.

Cousins expressed, “It’s enjoyable to have four years of being together with K.J. because I am not the same person as year one after these four years.” The unfortunate part is that both of them are free agents now, which makes it uncertain if they can maintain their bond in future situations. However, he remains optimistic and hopeful for its continuity.

Nowadays, when Justin Jefferson sustains an injury during a game, although one may still be anxious about their team and colleague’s wellbeing, there is also a sense of relief knowing that K.J. can step up to the plate and continue on with the game.

The future of Osborn with the Vikings is uncertain. He expressed his desire to play alongside Cousins again and reminisced about hearing for the first time of the quarterback’s injury.

Osborn expressed his desire to remain a cohesive unit as they entered free agency, highlighting the aspects of the sport that make it worthwhile and worth talking about during their off-season. As players are not always together, reminiscing on fond memories from past seasons is something he looks forward to.

As Kirk mentioned, we are on the rise. Following our victory against the Packers and my strong performance in that game, I returned to the locker room only to receive news of Kirk’s injury. The shock was enough for me to physically drop down onto my knees with a sinking feeling in my heart. Despite this momentary despair, I offered up prayers for his swift recovery – which thankfully seems to be progressing positively as per recent reports.

According to rumors, the Falcons have been identified as the most suitable team for quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency amongst the Vikings.

Throughout the offseason, various teams have been associated with Cousins, and rumors frequently suggest that he could potentially join the Atlanta Falcons. According to ESPN’s Matt Bowen, free agency would be most advantageous for Cousins if he were to land with the Falcons as they align well together.

According to Bowen’s article titled “Best team fits for top 50 players in the 2024 NFL free agency”, he suggests that although the Vikings may be interested, Cousins would thrive with Atlanta alongside their new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson (who previously worked under Sean McVay in Los Angeles).

Cousins excels in both play-action and dropback passing, making him a valuable addition to the Atlanta offense. With talented young players like Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson on board, Cousins would bring an upgrade at quarterback.

Matching bounty jackets were donned by Kirk Cousins and K.J. Osborn as they made their way to Radio Row in Las Vegas with style.

Prior to the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas, K.J. Osborn and Kirk Cousins sported complementary Bounty jackets.

Osborn and Cousins, sporting fashionable Bounty letterman jackets, arrived for the interview at the Las Vegas Strip. The conversation was held at radio row’s Bounty booth – a mere few minutes from Allegiant Stadium. As they chatted away, enjoying some delicious wings before them on plates covered in an abundance of Bounty paper towels- it became apparent that these Vikings teammates knew how to make themselves comfortable wherever they went!

Cousins smiled and stated, “Football without wings is incomplete, just like how Bounty paper towels are essential for any wing feast. Say goodbye to napkins as the quilted quicker picker-upper of Bounty dominates.”