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Vikings reveal Kirk Cousins uncertainty for Week 10 one day after blockbuster trade
Kevin O’Connell said it is too early to commit to Kirk Cousins as the starter as Minnesota prepares for Sunday’s game.
- On Tuesday, the Minnesota Vikings acquired veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick.
- Minnesota sought the upgrade after Kyler Murray suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain and backup Carson Wentz completed just 8-of-25 passes in Monday's loss to the Buffalo Bills.
- Cousins, 38, brings familiarity with head coach Kevin O'Connell's offensive system after two prior seasons in Minnesota and has previously thrown to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
- Head coach Kevin O'Connell declined to name a starter for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, saying "it's still too early to commit wholeheartedly to what the plan looks like."
- The Vikings, holding a 6-2 record with a Super Bowl-caliber defense, maintain better playoff odds than the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks in the NFC.
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Kevin O'Connell won't commit to Kirk Cousins starting in Week 10
The Minnesota Vikings acquired veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins in a trade on Tuesday. However, head coach Kevin O’Connell isn’t committing to Cousins starting in Week 10. The Vikings have Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer, so Cousins is expected to be the easy choice. Yet, O’Connell is waiting to see how things go. “I do think …
Kirk Cousins' Status for Vikings vs. Packers Discussed by HC After Raiders Trade at NFL Deadline
Minnesota Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley hinted Kirk Cousins could potentially jump right into the starting lineup beginning with Sunday's matchup at the Green Bay Packers.
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