With teams officially able to court him, Kirk Cousins said goodbye Monday to the Washington Redskins.
Cousins released a letter on his website thanking the team and Redskins fans for his six seasons spent in the District. Cousins, 29, will be moving on after the Redskins traded for quarterback Alex Smith in January.
The negotiating period for free agents opened noon Monday, meaning teams like the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets can start negotiating with Cousins’ agent, Mike McCartney.
“Knowing I will not be putting on a Redskins jersey next season, it’s hard to look back at all that’s taken place and not become emotional,” Cousins said.