Minnesota Vikings Could Consider Shocking QB Move

There is another option that has been suggested for Minnesota. Could they consider reuniting with a familiar face this offseason?

Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network has made a very intriguing suggestion. A short-term Kirk Cousins reunion is not entirely out of the question this offseason.

"“Nobody's talked about this, but I think it's a fascinating conversation,” Jeremiah said. “If — let's say Sam Darnold leaves. Sam Darnold goes to the Steelers, right? So, he's gone. If you're [the Minnesota Vikings] — and here's the options, right? You have [JJ McCarthy]. You're hoping he's going to be the guy, but you need a veteran there. You have Daniel Jones, who's been on your team last year. You have Kirk Cousins, who is available to come back as, you know, buying you a little more time with JJ McCarthy."

Bringing Cousins back would not be a horrible option for the Vikings.

Cousins is coming off of a rough 2024 season with the Atlanta Falcons where he threw for 3,508 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions while completing 66.9% of his passes. Those aren't great numbers, especially from a turnover perspective.

However, he knows head coach Kevin O'Connell's system and he wouldn't be too expensive. It's an option worth considering for Minnesota depending on how other things shake out.