With Rams and Lions going through the process of replacing two established defenders, people across the league are wondering if more defenders will switch teams this season.
Kirk Cousins is a name that came up. However, reliable sources have dispelled rumors of a cousin trade.
Recently, even Cousins pondered the rumors when talking to SiriusXM NFL Radio. Here’s what he said:
“Rumor is not a word I like to hear,” said Cousins. “I don’t give the word ‘rumor’ much credibility. So, if you say ‘are you aware of the rumors out there?’ If people text me, I reply, ‘I try my best not to hear rumors.’ So, I would appreciate it if they didn’t send me that message. You know, but when it goes beyond a rumor, then there’s obviously something there and it’s interesting. But I think … when the exchange took place, it reminds people that this is possible. “
With that in mind – save for anything unexpected – Cousins will likely continue to be the Vikings’ quarterback in the near future. He’s coming out of a good year, so he may be able to maintain a level of consistency to help the Vikings recover.