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As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for a fresh start in 2022 with new head coach Kevin O'Connell, Kirk Cousins contract status is reportedly going to be a topic of discussion for the organization.
According to the report, the camp is considering forcing Minnesota's hand by not wanting to go back to the negotiating table just yet, leading him to either play out his expensive contract or force it.
The salary cap is a problem for Minnesota as new general manager Kwesi Adofo- Mensah looks to upgrade the roster.
The Vikings are over the cap. The easiest way to open up money would be to extend or restructure the deal. His $45 million cap hit is the third-highest among all quarterbacks, behind Matt Ryan and Rodgers.
In March 2020 the Minnesota Vikings restructured the contract of Kirk Cousins, who signed a two-year extension worth $66 million. The Vikings will use the franchise tag on safety Anthony Harris.
The past four seasons in Minnesota have been quite good for Cousins. The three-time Pro Bowler averages 4,097 passing yards, 31 touchdown and has completed 68.3% of his attempts since the start of the year.
The Vikings have struggled to be a playoff contender. They lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round after upsetting the New Orleans Saints in the wild-card game.
Over the past two seasons, Minnesota has gone 15-18. The franchise has posted losing records in back-to-back years for the first time since 2013-14.
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