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Kirk Cousins, Wife Julie Had Dinner with Vikings Brass Before Contract Signing

Kirk Cousins, who is expected to sign a three-year contract in Minnesota this week, sat down for a dinner with multiple members of the Vikings brass and roster Wednesday night.

According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, Cousins and his wife Julie dined with Vikings owner Mark Wilf, general manager Rick Spielman, head coach Mike Zimmer, offensive coordinator John DeFilippo, quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski, tight endKyle Rudolphand wide receiverAdam Thielen.

Spielman said the two sides are expected to formally sign a contract Thursday before holding an introductory press conference.

"[He] wanted to know what we're about as an organization," Spielman said.