The Atlanta Falcons have signed a quarterback away from the Minnesota Vikings in free agency, but there was no bad blood between the two parties. Cousins wanted a four-year deal and the Vikings wouldn't budge.
While Minnesota wanted to bring back the veteran QB, the team also wanted to go in a younger direction and acquire one early in the draft. Cousins ultimately chose the better offer in Atlanta and the Vikings moved on.
With the Falcons taking on the Vikings this Sunday, Cousins returns to the city where he played the last six seasons. When Cousins was asked about his return to Minnesota, he summed up his feelings in one word: “Gratitude.”
Kirk Cousins said the main feeling he feels returning to Minnesota to face the Vikings is “gratitude.”
Thanks to the organization for giving him the chance to be their QB for so long, for the help after his Achilles tendon injury, etc.
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“When I got there as a free agent, they took a chance on me.” . “The property took a risk. The organization did it.”
Cousins also thanked the coaching staff at Minnesota for helping him through his Achilles tendon injury last season.
“The support staff from nutrition, weight room, equipment and training staff really got me through my ruptured Achilles tendon and were right there when I tore it until I hit free agency.”
The Falcons were happy to get Cousins in free agency, but the quarterback hit a rough patch after a scorching October. Entering Week 14, Atlanta has lost three straight and Cousins has thrown six interceptions without a touchdown pass in those games.
Head coach has maintained his faith in Cousins as the starting quarterback, but the 36-year-old must find a way to get back on track.
Sunday's game begins at 1 p.m. ET at TD Bank Stadium in Minnesota. Check out the latest information from the team And Start of the 14th week.
