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Vikings Linked to $242 Million Super Bowl QB, Insider Reveals
Moving off one pricey veteran quarterback to another may not seem like a realistic plan for the Minnesota Vikings — yet, many league sources see the Vikings swapping Kirk Cousins for Russell Wilson as a “logical fit” for Minnesota.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on January 16 that Wilson, who is expected to be released by the Denver Broncos after just two seasons into his five-year, $242.6 million extension, would be “intrigued” by the Vikings.
“League sources see several logical fits for Wilson, who could thrive in an offense that schemes clearly defined throws off play-action and the running game,” Fowler wrote.
“Don’t be surprised if Wilson, should he become a free agent, is intrigued by Minnesota, assuming Kirk Cousins doesn’t re-sign with the Vikings (a big if). Kevin O’Connell comes from the Sean McVay passing tree that maximizes quarterback efficiency. Wilson would have plenty of weapons in a group that includes Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Addison.”
Interestingly, Fowler led with the Vikings as a fit for Wilson, however, several reasons push against his intel.
Vikings Would Face Familiar Dilemma Broncos Did With Russell Wilson
Talking with NFL talent evaluators, Fowler found that Wilson’s regression in Denver was considered partially his physical decline at the age of 35 and also on the Broncos not capitalizing on his mobility and prowess for making plays off-script.