Kirk Cousins’ statistics are the focus of this article, highlighting his struggles on and off the field. After re-signing with the Vikings for at least $100 million guaranteed, Cousins felt “a little bit misled” when the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick. This move led to Cousins leaving Minnesota due to the Vikings drafting J.J. McCarthy with the 10th pick.
Cousins’ performance suffered after a hit in a game left him feeling pain in his shoulder, resulting in 4 straight losses and 8 interceptions without any touchdowns – the worst of his 13-year career. Initially, he downplayed the injury, appearing on reports only once. His job security was at risk, prompting him to take 2-3 weeks off, risking being replaced.
Despite this, Cousins remained on the roster despite expectations of release, with a $10 million bonus picked up in March. The Falcons eventually benched Cousins in Week 16, but he handled it with maturity. Terry Fontenot values Cousins as a backup to Penix, worth $27.5M this season.
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