Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins could start Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, but head coach Kevin O’Connell has not finalized that decision following Tuesday’s trade with the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Vikings are preparing for that possibility as Cousins returns to the team he played for from 2018-2023. Minnesota acquired the veteran for a 2027 third-round pick, with the deal pending a physical.
His familiarity with O’Connell’s offense gives the reunion added significance ahead of an NFC North matchup at Lambeau Field.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter, that O’Connell stopped short of naming Cousins the starter while explaining where preparations stand.
“That’s what we’re working toward but also want to be fair to Kirk and make sure he feels good about it.”
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