Kirk Cousins expected a 'mature conversation' to get old Vikings No 8 back but got a big surprise instead
After Kirk Cousins was traded back to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, the biggest question that needed an immediate answer was not whether he'd be the team's starter because that's the reason he was there, but whether he'd get his old No.
Key points
- Cousins made good on the promise to have that conversation by texting Thomas early Wednesday to see what it would take to make this happen.
- He wanted the number and told reporters on Wednesday he would talk to safety Jakobe Thomas about getting it back since the rookie has been wearing it since he joined the team this season.
- "And I was just, 'He's got more memories with the number than I do and it's his number right now.' He's got more of a reputation than I do so let's just give it up." "No money needed.
VIKINGS ACQUIRE KIRK COUSINS FROM RAIDERS WHO TURN TO FERNANDO MENDOZA AS THEIR STARTING QB "I’m confident that Jakobe and I can have a healthy, mature conversation and figure this out," Cousins told reporters.
Additional details
- Except this is where Jakobe Thomas earns a grand measure of respect in the eyes of the team's new starting quarterback because he simply gave Cousins his number.
- Everyone figured that negotiation proved lucrative to Thomas because when Cousins came out for practice on Thursday, he was wearing No.
- But what is the price of respect that Thomas has earned from Cousins?
- Cousins, 38 and in his 15th NFL season, has made approximately $322 million during his career.
- 8 during his previous six years with the Vikings before he left in 2025.
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