Vikings GM Nolan Teasley said there is “always potential” for Kirk Cousins to remain in Minnesota beyond 2026, but acquiring him was about this season.

It seems that the Vikings just love to move on from quarterbacks who successfully adapt to their system. It is fair to wonder how much Cousins, 38, has left in the tank, but the fact that Teasley actually said this out loud is a little perplexing. At worst, Cousins should be able to serve as a mentor for whichever young quarterback coach Kevin O’Connell decides he wants to whisper to in 2027. Cousins is currently playing on a one-year, $11.3 million contract and could likely be retained on a one- or two-year deal at a similar value.