Published • loading... • Updated
Kirk Cousins Is Vikings’ Starter, but Who’s the Backup?
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says Minnesota could release or place one quarterback on injured reserve as Kirk Cousins takes over as starter.
- The Minnesota Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders at the trade deadline, aiming to bolster their offense for a potential Super Bowl run.
- Expectations for the Murray-Wentz duo shifted after the team traded McCarthy to the New York Giants in September, as both Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz have struggled this season.
- Currently, the team carries four quarterbacks on its roster, though injuries complicate depth decisions, with Murray recovering from a hamstring strain and Wentz dealing with a sprained ankle.
- ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler suggested the Vikings could release either Murray or Wentz, or place one on injured reserve, to manage roster space after acquiring Cousins.
- Head coach Kevin OConnell noted the team hopes to keep Murray, Wentz, and Max Brosmer to maintain quarterback depth, though final roster decisions depend on players' health status.
Insights by Ground AI
14 Articles
14 Articles
Perham Focus+10 Reposted by 10 other sources
Kirk Cousins is Vikings’ starter, but who’s the backup?
Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz are both options, so is Max Brosmer
·Cloquet, United States
Read Full Article
Vikings QB Kyler Murray Is Suddenly In Serious Danger Of Getting Cut
Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins (Photo Via Imagn Images) The Minnesota Vikings just brought Kirk Cousins back to their quarterback room, and the move puts Kyler Murray in a really tough spot. Minnesota originally brought Murray in hoping head coach Kevin O’Connell could help him turn his career around. But bringing Cousins back makes you wonder if the team even sees Murray as part of their future anymore. Murray came to Minnesota this offseason lo…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources14
Leaning Left0Leaning Right5Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center, 50% Right
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center, 50% of the sources lean Right
50% Right
C 50%
R 50%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
