Comparing the Kirk Cousins trade market to other 2022 QBs
By Luke Parrish
How does Kirk Cousins stack up against other star quarterbacks that could be traded this offseason?
The talk around the NFL, including the Minnesota Vikings and Kirk Cousins, is the upcoming circus of quarterback trades that could change the landscape of the league. Several high-end starters are reportedly being shopped, approached, or at least potentially on the table as the new league year lurks around the corner.
Kirk Cousins has been one of the more frequent guests to pop into trade conversations, mostly due to his insanely high cap hit for the upcoming season. Since he is not under contract beyond 2022, it would make sense for the Vikings to make some sort of decision surrounding their quarterback before it becomes too late.
There are plenty of other high-profile quarterbacks around the league that have at least been mentioned in some trade discussions throughout the past few months. Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, and Deshaun Watson are the headliners who could really sway the upcoming NFL season.
Derek Carr is another player who is set to cash in on a big payday and will likely stick around in Las Vegas but his name has popped up a lot lately. Beyond those guys, there are some less intriguing options that could potentially be moved with Jimmy Garoppolo and Carson Wentz having a bit of a market.
All of this begs the question: where does Kirk Cousins stand as a trade chip and how might that compare to the other guys who want fresh starts across the NFL?