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Prior to the official start of the NFL free agency period, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins made the decision to agree to join the Minnesota Vikings on a three-year, fully-guaranteed $84 million deal. This is the first deal of its kind in league history with no player ever garnering a fully guaranteed deal. Cousins had […]

With Case Keenum moving on to the Denver Broncos, Sam Bradford to the Arizona Cardinals, and Teddy Bridgewater to the New York Jets, the Minnesota Vikings were left without anyone to back up their newly acquired starting quarterback, Kirk Cousins. They could draft one. But, teams often prefer for their backups to be a little […]

Quarterback Case Keenum is coming off a career-redefining season with the Minnesota Vikings that solidified him as a legitimate starting quarterback in the NFL. It was an unexpected turn of events that led to him getting the opportunity to help lead the franchise to its most successful campaign in nearly a decade. However, it has […]

The Minnesota Vikings have officially been named the recipients of the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes. As a result, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has already started focusing on his next move. Needless to say, Bridgewater has garnered plenty of interest from teams that struck out on Cousins. However, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, he could be planning to […]

Following weeks of speculation, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins has reportedly made his free agency decision on his next landing spot by agreeing to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. Beyond just choosing a new home in the NFL, it also marked the first fully-guaranteed deal that the league has seen. It is set to be […]

Heading into his first experience as a free agent, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins was deemed as being the most-sought out available player at his position. However, this list of potential suitors had narrowed down over the last several weeks with the Minnesota Vikings emerging as the presumed frontrunner. Things had begun to progressively pick […]

First, there were 31. Then, four. Finally, reports slimmed it down to just two teams. Now, on this Tuesday, March 13, 2018, there seems to be just one. The biggest free agent fish in the sea, quarterback Kirk Cousins, is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Cousins’ agent, […]

According to a report, the Minnesota Vikings have offered quarterback Kirk Cousins a three-year deal worth $28 million annually. Furthermore, that he’s expected to visit with the franchise, and if all goes well, he will indeed sign with Minnesota. This report comes by way of Ian Rapoport on the mean streets of Twitter: The #Vikings […]

Following the 2016 season, Case Keenum was probably just happy someone wanted to give him a job last season. Getting paid $2 million to be a backup quarterback in the NFL is better than the majority of positions in the real world. Now, following a stellar performance in 2017, his approach is going to be […]

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to undergo some significant changes on the offensive side of the ball this NFL offseason. Aside from their obvious quarterback situation, the Vikings must also address their depth at running back. Their bid for quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to get a bit pricey. As a result, Minnesota is reportedly expected […]

Over the last several weeks, there has been plenty of talk surrounding Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins as he ventures into free agency for the first time in his career. This has created speculation that the former Washington Redskins starter will be highly pursued by several quarterback-needy teams across the league over the next few […]

Since the end of the 2017 season, there had been the assumption that former league MVP quarterback Drew Brees would work out a new deal to remain with the New Orleans Saints over the remainder of his NFL career. However, there has been a lack of progress made toward working out a new deal ahead […]

With an NFL loving nation following the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes, teams like the Buffalo Bills are starting to turn their eyes toward more affordable options like Sam Bradford. The Bills are looking for a new starting quarterback after dealing Tyrod Taylor away to the Cleveland Browns, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network believes Bradford could […]

The Minnesota Vikings are as active as any team going into the offseason despite coming off an appearance in the NFC Championship Game. In their pursuit of quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Vikings have cut back on their spending thus far with free agency around the corner. However, that has not stopped them from adding some depth […]

The Denver Broncos want to make some drastic changes during this NFL offseason after a disappointing 2017 campaign in which the team missed the playoffs for the second straight season. The quarterback position is one of the team’s biggest weaknesses moving forward with general manager John Elway seemingly determined to upgrade the position in NFL […]

The Minnesota Vikings are locked in on potentially signing quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason. As a result, several of their other key members on offense has seemingly been left in the rear-view. Among them is running back Jerick McKinnon. According to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, McKinnon is expected to part ways with Minnesota in free agency: It feels evident that McKinnon will move […]

In just over a week, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins will hit NFL free agency for the first time in his professional career. It will also mark a new chapter for him in the NFL, choosing to play for another team after spending his six seasons with the Washington Redskins as he hits the open […]

In the days leading up to the free agency period, the most sought out player on the open market is widely anticipated to be Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins. There are several teams around the league that possess a strong need of addressing that position on their respective roster over this offseason. Among those teams […]

It seems the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes isn’t quite done and dusted after all. Despite recent reports circulating that the in-demand quarterback had already narrowed down his destination in free agency to two teams (and possibly even one), a conflicting report has now emerged saying that Cousins is still keeping all his options open. Per Manish Mehta […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to become the biggest name on the market this offseason. Needless to say, the stars have aligned for Cousins to be rewarded with what could be the most lucrative contract in NFL history. Among the frontrunners to land his services are the Minnesota Vikings. According to the Burgundy Blog, former Redskins […]

Ever since the Washington Redskins acquired Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL-loving free world has speculated on where Kirk Cousins is going to land. Over the weekend, the general belief was that he was down to the Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, or New York Jets. According to Benjamin Albright, it […]

The biggest name in the pool of 2018 NFL free agents has once again shaken the landscape of football. According to Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller, free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins has narrowed his list of destinations down to two teams, the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings. Miller announced the news of the day on […]

With the offseason nearly in full swing, the Minnesota Vikings have made their intentions to pursue quarterback Kirk Cousins clear. However, that does not necessarily mean they have turned the page on quarterback Case Keenum just yet. Keenum has reportedly garnered plenty of interest as a soon-to-be free agent. According to Mike Klis of 9News, the Vikings, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, […]

It has been quite the road to recovery for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Following a horrific, potentially career-threatening knee injury, he is back healthy and poised to finally lead a team of his own in the 2018 NFL season. With the Vikings attempting to lure quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, it is likely that […]

There are reportedly just four contenders left in the running in the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes: the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, and Arizona Cardinals. But according to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, the feeling within the Jets is that one team has the upper hand over all the rest in terms of landing the much-coveted […]

With the start of the 2018 NFL season just around the corner, the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes has already begun. Every team with a serious need at quarterback has been linked to Cousins this offseason. However, it seems he has narrowed it down to a final four. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the teams still in the […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford played just two games in 2017 as his troublesome knee acted up again and prevented him from playing any further part in the season. It’s also that knee that’s the big red flag likely keeping the Vikings from committing to him as the team’s starting quarterback for next season. When […]

Since suffering a torn ACL last September in his rookie season, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has continued to progress in his recovery from the injury. Throughout the process, he has kept his eyes solely directed on getting himself physically ready well ahead of the start of the 2018 season. The 22-year-old has remained […]

Coming off their most successful campaign in nearly a decade, the Minnesota Vikings are heading into the NFL offseason with serious uncertainty surrounding the future of their quarterback position. The front office is a precarious spot with all three of their options under center set to hit the free agent market. In the weeks leading […]

The Minnesota Viking having an interesting dilemma on their hands at the quarterback position that will be the center of focus this offseason. Each of their options at the position is set hit the free agency market where they could garner much attention around the league to potentially compete for a starting spot elsewhere. This […]

With how Kirk Cousins has played during his career, it is not surprising to hear that several teams are interested in him. It may be a little surprising to hear that a team with a plethora of quarterbacks on its roster, like the Minnesota Vikings, is interested. But according to the rumor mill, that is […]

The Minnesota Vikings got lucky last season when Case Keenum was able to step in and guide the Vikings to the NFC Championship Game. But the question became as soon as the game was over whether they wanted to keep him. If they do, it will not be with the franchise tag. According to NFL.com’s Ian […]

At the top of the list for the Minnesota Vikings over the offseason will center around the uncertainty surrounding their quarterback situation for the 2018 season. The team is projected to have a good number of options at the position with Case Keenum, Teddy Bridgewater, and Sam Bradford all proving at times to be capable […]

In the season opener of the 2017 campaign for the Minnesota Vikings, quarterback Sam Bradford had arguably the best game of his NFL career. Bradford looked like the quarterback everyone thought he’d be when the then-St. Louis Rams drafted him with the No. 1 pick in 2010 as he proceeded to dominate the New Orleans Saints […]

The Minnesota Vikings have an intriguing dilemma on their hand concerning their quarterback situation heading into the NFL offseason with each of their quarterbacks on the roster set to become free agents. This has put it at the forefront of priorities for the front office to resolve over the next few weeks. Up to this […]

The future of in-demand quarterback Kirk Cousins remains up in the air. The New York Jets have recently emerged as the favorite to land the in-demand QB and are reportedly willing to pay him “whatever it takes” to sign. But if Cousins wants to join a team that has the best chance of winning, the Denver […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has seen better days in the NFL. It wasn’t that long ago that he was considered the team’s quarterback of the future. He made the Pro Bowl and led the Vikings to the playoffs in 2015, the year before he suffered the horrific knee injury which kept him out for […]

Quarterback AJ McCarron officially won his grievance against the Cincinnati Bengals after they placed him on the non-football injury list prior to the 2014 NFL season. He now finds himself set to explore the offseason as an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career. Since the decision was announced, McCarron’s name has been linked […]

The 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction featured one of the more star-studded classes in recent years. Among the notable names was Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss. Although he would eventually become one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, the verdict was still out on Moss before his career even started due […]