Cousins put pen to paper Thursday on a reported three-year contract that is expected to make him the highest-paid quarterback in the league. The Vikings and Cousins’ agent, Mike McCartney, finalized the deal while Cousins toured U.S. Bank Stadium and the team’s new Eagan headquarters.
After a crushing loss in the NFC title game in Philadelphia, the Vikings sent another prominent message they’re aiming for the Super Bowl next season. General Manager Rick Spielman has spent two first-round picks (Teddy Bridgewater, Sam Bradford) and now a record-breaking contract at quarterback since hiring coach Mike Zimmer in 2014.
Cousins, who turns 30 in August, took just one free-agent visit to Minnesota after speculation was generated that guaranteed millions were being thrown at him from around the league.