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Kirk Cousins sorts out future with new Vikings contract

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 3/13/22

After several days of increasing trade rumors, Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings put a stop to all that with their announcement of a newly restructured contract.

Cousins agreed to a new one-year deal for 2023, ensuring that he will remain in Minnesota for 2022. The Vikings will save roughly $14 million in cap space in 2022 as a result of the renegotiation.

Win-win: The #Vikings save almost $14 million on the 2022 salary cap and don’t have to worry about Kirk Cousins – who they think will thrive under Kevin O’Connell – being in a contract year. Cousins gets a raise, more guaranteed money and control over his future via the no-trade. https://t.co/tRPxuyezqF

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 13, 2022

This certainly represents a shift, as it was not long ago we were hearing Cousins could be the next quarterback traded. Perhaps there was never much to those rumors.

The Vikings have a new coach in Kevin O’Connell, who seems very enthusiastic about working with Cousins. The new contract shows that wasn’t just lip service, and the organization is committing to its quarterback.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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