Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is finding himself heading into the final year of his current contract. It has further sparked speculation about his future with the team. The Vikings chose to halt extension talks earlier this year. The team opted instead to restructure Cousins‘ deal, with plans to revisit negotiations in the upcoming offseason.
General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah shed light on the situation, expressing that sometimes it’s better to leave things for the future. For now, it appears both parties are content to focus on the upcoming season before resuming contract discussions next March.
“Sometimes you come to a place where you decide, ‘Hey, let’s talk later. This is a solution for now,'” Mensah said.
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Kirk Cousins, for his part, seems undeterred by the situation, expressing his desire to remain in Minnesota. This further means that Cousins will be playing this season for the Vikings before turning to free agency next season. However, the quarterback’s commitment to the team is evident as he emphasizes the importance of hard work and earning his place.
“That’s kind of a no-brainer. So, hopefully, we can earn the right to do that… In this league, there should never be entitlement… You’ve always got to go play, and teams can do whatever they want to do. That’s their prerogative. You just go to work. You do the best you can,” Kirk Cousins said.
The NFL star surely impressed everyone during his tenure with the Vikings. As the 2023 season unfolds, all eyes will be on Kirk Cousins as he strives to prove his worth. It’ll be interesting to see him solidifying his position as the Vikings’ quarterback for years to come.
How much has Kirk Cousins earned with the Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings signed Kirk Cousins in March 2018 for a fully-guaranteed contract for 3 years. It was an $84 million contract which was the first fully-guaranteed contract in the NFL. Since then, the star player has played 5 seasons for the team, and 2023 will be the 6th.
Last year in March, Kirk Cousins signed a contract extension for a year with the Vikings. During that extension, the franchise restructured his roster bonus of $20 million into a signing bonus. The quarterback will play for them this year as well, and he’ll reportedly earn a salary of $30 million in 2023.
According to reports, $30 million include a $10 million base salary along with a $20 million restructuring bonus. In his 11-year-long NFL career, Kirk Cousins has reportedly earned a huge $230 million. Moreover, at present, he holds a net worth of a massive $70 million.
Now that the star quarterback may move to free agency from 2024, It’ll be fascinating to see which NFL team comes in with the biggest offers just in case Cousins does not sign another extension.