This year will be different — at least in the preseason.
The Minnesota Vikings have never kicked off a preseason game with QB1 Kirk Cousins entering the final year of his contract with the club. This offseason, Minnesota’s leadership regime opted not to extend Cousins, who turns 35 on August 19th, paving the way for incredibly intriguing months next February, March, and April.
There’s One Main Reason to Watch the Vikings Preseason Game
Many expected the Vikings to draft a quarterback a few months ago — Will Levis, Hendon Hooker, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson were available — and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah did just that, but he wanted until Round 5.