Vikings' Justin Jefferson lobbies for Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota: 'Me and Kirk have a great connection'

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The Minnesota Vikings have dealt with numerous setbacks at the quarterback position this season. Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear during an October game against the Green Bay Packers.

Cousins has faced his share of criticism throughout his lengthy NFL career. Before the injury, Cousins was having one of his best seasons as a pro. The 35-year-old signal-caller is scheduled to enter the free agent market in the offseason. Many believe the Vikings will consider moving on from Cousins and try to find a future franchise quarterback.

Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson expressed his support for the oft-maligned quarterback. 

"I feel like I’m always voicing my opinion on Kirk," Jefferson said. "As much as people downgrade him and not want to give him his credit, I’m always the person that always gives him his credit."

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Justin Jefferson (18) of the Minnesota Vikings talks to Kirk Cousins (8) after their 28-24 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium Sept. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Jefferson is widely considered the best overall wide receiver in the NFL and will next season enter the fifth year of his rookie contract. He will likely land a lucrative extension this offseason, but it appears he strongly prefers to catch passes from Cousins in 2024.

"I’m always blessed and just accepting of the person that he was for me, the player that he was for me and this team just by being that leader and being that captain, controlling the game, controlling where the ball goes and making great throws,"