Former Minnesota Vikings star quarterback Kirk Cousins remains a free agent. After being released by the Atlanta Falcons, Cousins has been connected to quite a few different teams but has yet to sign.
Cousins is arguably the best veteran quarterback available on the market. There are still a handful of teams around the NFL who could use top-notch backup signal callers.
A couple of the teams linked as potential suitors for Cousins are the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers. He has also been suggested as a potential backup option for the Las Vegas Raiders, who are expected to draft Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.
With that being said, there is another sleeper team that could emerge as a Cousins destination.
Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Could Land With Sleeper Suitor
One team who hasn’t been talked about much as a quarterback destination is the Indianapolis Colts.
Daniel Jones was re-signed to a massive two-year, $88 million contract earlier this offseason. The Colts are clearly hoping that he can be the long-term quarterback of the future.
While that is the plan for Indianapolis, there is a need for a true backup.
Last season, Jones went down with a torn Achilles. The Colts didn’t have a good backup option and ended up turning to retired signal caller Philip Rivers. With Jones recovering from the Achilles injury, Cousins could be brought in for peace of mind.
If something were to happen to Jones, Cousins would be able to step in and keep the team afloat. He’s exactly the piece that Indianapolis was missing last season.
Kirk Cousins Still Has Good Football Left in the Tank
Cousins played in 10 games for the Falcons last year after Michael Penix Jr. went down with injury. He completed 61.7 percent of his pass attempts for 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
With those numbers, Cousins proved that he can still play at a high level. He is no longer the star that he once was with the Vikings, but he’s a quality veteran quarterback.
Landing with the Colts may not give Cousins a chance to be the starter. They seem to be all-in on Jones. However, if something happens to Jones, he would be on a team who could be a Super Bowl contender.
It will be interesting to see what the future has in store for Cousins. A decision could be coming in the near future with the 2026 NFL Draft right around the corner. Or, he could choose to remain a free agent and wait to see how quarterback situations shake out in the draft.
Expect to continue hearing speculation and rumors about where Cousins could play the 2026 season. Indianapolis isn’t the most likely suitor, but the team is one to keep an eye on.
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