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Kirk Cousins Takes a Bit of an L in Atlanta

Everything will be completely different for Kirk Cousins in 2024 — including his jersey number.

Kirk Cousins Takes a Bit of an L in Atlanta

The soon-to-be 36-year-old passer signed with the Atlanta Falcons last week for four years and $180 million, a new start for the man who spent six seasons as the Minnesota Vikings QB1. And when Cousins takes the field in September, he’ll be wearing the No. 18 — also known as Justin Jefferson’s number — evidently unable to hang onto his customary No. 8.

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