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Kirk Cousins is moving closer to a return as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback.
The veteran handled first-team reps ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Green Bay Packers, strengthening expectations that he will lead the offense days after rejoining the team.
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“Kirk Cousins handled the first-team reps at Vikings practice today and is on track to start Sunday against the Packers. Kevin O’Connell had said yesterday that it was too early to outright name Cousins as the Sunday starter, but — unsurprisingly — he is in fact on track to start,” Matt Zenitz reported.
Minnesota reacquired Cousins from Las Vegas on Tuesday, sending a 2027 third-round pick. He played for the Vikings from 2018 to 2023, giving him familiarity with O’Connell’s offense.
O’Connell had not named Cousins the starter earlier in the week, saying he wanted to make sure the quarterback was comfortable. But he said the Vikings “acquired Kirk to join a 6-2 football team and play.”
Justin Jefferson welcomed the reunion. The receiver spoke about Cousins’ return for the first time and praised his leadership in the meeting room and on the field.
“It’s just kind of a joy to hear him take over and be a leader in the meeting room, on the field. It’s definitely a cool little situation, for sure,” Jefferson said.
Jefferson caught 128 passes for 1,809 yards in 2022, when he won NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Cousins knows his timing and preferred throwing windows. Minnesota will hope that connection can restore rhythm to its passing attack.
Cousins threw for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions in nine starts for Las Vegas this season. Minnesota needs a spark after scoring just six points in Monday’s loss to Buffalo. Kyler Murray remains out with a hamstring injury, while Carson Wentz has been limited by an ankle issue.
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