The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Kirk Cousins isn’t too concerned about the trade rumors that have been surrounding him for the better part of the 2023 season. He just wants to improve the team’s disappointing 1-4 record.
Cousins has been a trade candidate for a while now, considering Minnesota’s poor performances and the fact that he is set to become a free agent next offseason. But during a chat with reporters earlier this week, the 35-year-old player said that he isn’t wasting time thinking about that.
“You know, I am just very focused on the Bears and going 1-0 this week,” Cousins said. “And anything else is not worth my time or energy or attention.”
The Vikings might be motivated to trade Cousins in order to get some draft compensation and position themselves to draft one of the QB prospects in a loaded 2024 NFL Draft. The team isn’t likely to bounce back this season, considering their star wideout Justin Jefferson will miss at least three weeks with a hamstring injury.
The issue for Minnesota is that they can’t simply move Cousins wherever they want. The veteran has a no-trade clause and can veto any deal that isn’t to his liking.
For his part, Cousins has played really well in the first five weeks. He is completing 67.2% of his passes while throwing for 1,498 passing yards and league-leading 13 touchdowns.
