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Since the Pittsburgh Steelers designated the franchise tag onto star running back Le’Veon Bell for the second straight NFL offseason, there has yet to be any significant talk toward working out a new long-term extension prior to the July 16 deadline. This has led to the belief that Bell could be heading into a similar […]

The Minnesota Vikings kickstarted the offseason by successfully winning the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes. Since then, Cousins has wasted no time in getting to work with his new wide receivers. The Vikings had already boasted one of the best receiving duos in the league in Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen. According to Chris Tomasson the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the […]

Both Le’Veon Bell and the Pittsburgh Steelers were optimistic about their negotiations regarding a long-term contract this offseason. Unfortunately, things have seemingly taken a turn for the worst after Bell’s recent post on social media. As a result, there is some speculation that his time in Pittsburgh could be coming to an end. According to […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one win away from reaching the Super Bowl last season. And after winning the highly publicized Kirk Cousins sweepstakes this offseason, the expectations for them to make it to the big game with their new star quarterback will be sky high. However, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has tried to temper […]

Despite a lackluster 2017 NFL season, there is plenty of optimism surrounding the San Francisco 49ers going into the 2018 campaign thanks to the addition of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. San Francisco had traded for the coveted backup during last season in exchange for a second-round pick with the New England Patriots. However, it seems the […]

When the Washington Redskins placed the franchise tag on quarterback Kirk Cousins for the second time last offseason, it became evident that he’d hit free agency this spring as likely the top signal-caller available. As the 2017 season played out, rumors of where he’d land began to pop up, including the San Francisco 49ers. Of […]

If only there were more Trevor Siemians in the world. If there were, we’d all be in a much better spot. The guy who was the Denver Broncos starter last season feels lucky to now be the backup quarterback for Kirk Cousins in Minnesota with the Vikings, via Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. […]

As arguably the most sought-after player in NFL free agency, quarterback Kirk Cousins had plenty of intriguing options after he left the Washington Redskins. The Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Denver Broncos all expressed interest, but the reigning NFC North champions came out on top. With Cousins now having signed a lucrative, […]

Heading into the free agency period, the Denver Broncos were long believed to be a potential landing spot for Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins. In fact, many pundits labeled the team as a frontrunner to land his services this past week. However, things quickly dissipated with the Minnesota Vikings taking full charge of the situation, […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been declared the official winner of the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes after both sides recently agreed to a three-year, $84 million deal which is fully guaranteed. Aside from the lucrative contract, it is easy to see why Cousins chose the Vikings. Not only do the Vikings already possess a stable of weapons around him to […]

Despite plenty of competition, the Minnesota Vikings were able to get their man in quarterback Kirk Cousins. Needless to say, the expectations moving forward are higher than ever. The Vikings’ deal with Cousins has made him the highest-paid football player in history. However, according to Albert Breer of the MMQB, it is also ladened with up to $6 million […]

The Minnesota Vikings came out as the winners of the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes this offseason. Now the Vikings are looking to potentially make another splash in free agency. Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson has been making his rounds as one of the biggest names on the market. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Minnesota is using every resource […]

It wasn’t all about the money (although $28 million a season ain’t too shabby). That’s what Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is claiming. While guesting on Pro Football Talk Live with Mike Florio, Cousins revealed that his big decision came down to his desire to win football games. “It came down to my desire to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Apparently, the Denver Broncos were not as interested in quarterback Kirk Cousins as most people were led to believe. Considering how strongly the Broncos were linked with the free-agent QB, the following report is a bit shocking. According to Nicki Jhabvala, by way of the mean streets of Twitter, Denver had its eye on signing Case Keenum […]

In the weeks leading up to the NFL free agency period, the Denver Broncos have been widely viewed as being a potential landing spot for Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins. The team possesses a glaring need under center along with a sizeable amount of salary cap space that could put them in serious contention to […]

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 […]

In just a few days, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins will hit free agency for the first time in his career where he will be a highly sought-after player on the open market. Among those expected teams interested in him will be the Denver Broncos, who possess a pressing need to address their quarterback situation. A […]

Heading into the free agency period, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to be a highly sought-out asset by several teams wanting an upgrade at the position. Among these franchises will be the Arizona Cardinals, who have a glaring need to fill the spot with the retirement of Carson Palmer a few months ago. […]

The Cleveland Browns have been terrible for years. But, with all the cap space and draft picks they have, there is no excuse this year—if they use them correctly. One of their first big moves of the offseason, trading for Jarvis Landry, could be setting them up for an even bigger one. According to Mike Ortiz, […]

Kirk Cousins’ days with the Washington Redskins are basically over after the team declined to franchise tag him for a third straight year, allowing him to hit free agency this offseason. According to one of Cousins’ soon-to-be-ex-Redskins teammates, leaving might have been what the quarterback wanted all along. Veteran safety DeAngelo Hall says the team […]

It goes without saying that the biggest storyline heading into the NFL offseason is the pending result of the Kirk Cousins sweepstakes. Despite earlier reports, Cousins insists that it is still an open race between the frontrunners involved. As a result, Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has stepped up the team’s recruiting pitch with this post on […]

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 […]

With the NFL offseason nearly in full swing, the Kirk Cousins Sweepstakes is set to officially begin. The New York Jets are among the teams listed as finalists for his services. However, it seems the Jets are not approaching the situation without a contingency plan. According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and Josh McCown […]

The Denver Broncos are expected to among the few teams expected to be in the hunt for Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency that is set to begin in less than two weeks. The front office is tasked with address their glaring need to address their situation under center. There has been some […]

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 […]

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 […]

One of the top priorities for the Green Bay Packers this NFL offseason has centered around the long-term future of All-Pro quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He is set to enter the fourth year of his five-year, $110 million deal that has pushed forth the pressure on the front office to get a new extension worked out. […]

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 […]

In less than two weeks, Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins will hit the free-agent market for the first time in his NFL career, a place that’s already gained him plenty of attention. He has been widely been regarded as being the top available player at his position in this year’s projected crop. One of the […]

The Washington Redskins began the offseason back in February with a major splash move of acquiring Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs. This has immediately created a huge shift under center for the organization that has presumably signaled the end of Kirk Cousins’ tenure in Washington. However, there had yet to […]