Vikings GM Intends to Re-sign Kirk Cousins Amid Cap Space Concerns
Despite Financial Strain, Cousins' Return Could Coexist with Drafting a New Quarterback
- Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has expressed his intention to re-sign quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is set to hit free agency this offseason.
- Cousins' potential new deal could range from $35-$40 million, which could strain the Vikings' resources as they have approximately $39 million in cap space.
- Cousins has stated that at this stage of his career, it's not about the money but about winning football games.
- Some suggest the Vikings should move on from Cousins and draft a new quarterback, with potential candidates being J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr.
- Despite Cousins' potential return, the Vikings are considering drafting a quarterback, emphasizing the importance of thinking long-term and short-term.