Kirk Cousins's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said the team wants to re-sign impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles). "I think Kirk Cousins wants to be a Viking, and we're gonna work to make that happen," O'Connell said. Cousins, who has been encouraged by his progress from a torn right Achilles that he suffered in late October of last year, will be a big offseason topic. The 35-year-old signal-caller should be ready to go by training camp this summer for whichever team he's playing for, barring a setback in his recovery. Right now, the Vikings feel like the favorites to retain Cousins, but there will surely be a handful of teams angling to outbid Minnesota for his services. For the fantasy picture, Cousins' value would remain the highest if he stays with the Vikings and All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson.

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is showing encouraging progress four months after having surgery to fix his torn right Achilles. Cousins posted a video on social media on Monday of him dropping back and throwing passes. The 35-year-old veteran signal-caller is on track in his progress and expects to be able to take part in organized team activities this spring. The big question, though, is where he'll end up this offseason. Will the Vikings make an effort to bring him back, or will he go elsewhere to a new organization. Where Cousins ultimately ends up and how much progress he's made from his Achilles tear will help shape his fantasy value for the upcoming 2024 season. Cousins' fantasy value will most likely be the highest if he stays in Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins cannot be franchise-tagged by the organization. That said, Cousins is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The veteran quarterback is looking for a bounce-back campaign after tearing his Achilles in 2023. It sounds like the Vikings are hopeful to bring back Cousins next season. It's worth noting that Cousins should have a sizable market this offseason. At the moment, it's unknown what kind of contract Cousins will be seeking this offseason. The Vikings could end up in a bidding war in free agency because they won't be able to franchise tag the veteran signal-caller.

The Minnesota Vikings would like to re-sign impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) this offseason, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Cousins is expected to have a strong market, even at age 35 and coming off a torn Achilles in 2023. In the event that Cousins goes elsewhere, the Vikings are exploring all their options at the QB position. If Cousins demands too much money, Minnesota could go more economical at the position and look to a veteran like Sam Darnold while buying them some time to potentially develop a rookie signal-caller. Things become more difficult with All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson in line for a monster long-term contract extension. Cousins' fantasy value as a low-end QB1 would be strongest if he were to return to Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from surgery to fix a torn Achilles that he suffered in the Week 8 win over the Green Bay Packers and will be throwing in the next month or so. It's good news for Cousins, who is scheduled to hit the free-agent market in March as he enters his age-36 campaign in 2024. As long as he doesn't have a setback in his recovery from his Achilles injury, Cousins should sign a lucrative contract on the open market after throwing for 2,331 yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions in only eight games played in 2023. His 2024 fantasy value will depend on his landing spot, but he'll probably have the highest ceiling if he stays in Minnesota with All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, who really impressed in his rookie season.