Kirk Cousins will probably not play again in 2023. According to ESPN, the Vikings quarterback tore his Achilles tendon during the game played this Sunday against the Packers.
While his team had broken away, Cousins was injured without being touched by an opponent. He immediately joined the sidelines, visibly in great pain.
Journalist Adam Schefter specifies that the quarterback will have an MRI to confirm the diagnosis.
The Vikings deprived of Kirk Cousins at the worst time
This blow could not have come at a worse time for Minnesota. After losing their first three matches and Justin Jefferson injured for several weeks, the purple seemed in bad shape.
But Cousins and his teammates didn’t give up, winning three of their next four matches, to return to a balanced record of 4 wins for 4 losses. With 16 touchdowns for only 5 interceptions, the quarterback managed Jefferson’s absence well and made Jordan Addison and TJ Hockenson shine.
Jaren Hall in relief
Jaren Hall is Kirk Cousins’ understudy. A rookie selected in the fifth round of the last Draft, he occupied 8th position in the DNA of Sports Top 10 quarterbacks of the 2023 vintage.
His good vision of the game and his good arm are assets. But will he ever be ready to lead the offense into a playoff run? Against Green Bay, he completed 3 of the 4 passes he attempted for a gain of 23 yards.
