Vikings QB Kirk Cousins expresses excitement for 'next chapter' in first comments since Achilles procedure

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For the first time since Kirk Cousins' season came to an abrupt end, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback spoke about the future of his career. 

Late last month, Cousins was carted into the visiting locker room at Lambeau Field. 

He soon learned he had a torn right Achilles. Cousins admitted he was not sure if the Oct. 29 game against the Green Bay Packers would be his last. 

"You have a lot of thoughts go through your head, and one of them was: ‘Is this the last time I play football?’" Cousins said Friday. "Now, a couple weeks removed, I can say, 'No, it's not going to be. I'm excited to write the next chapter and see what God wants to do with it."

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins watches from the sideline during the second half of a game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Even before Cousins suffered the devastating injury, his name was floated in multiple trade rumors. Cousins was having a strong season despite dealing with injuries to the Vikings' offensive line and losing star wide receiver Justin Jefferson for several games.

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Cousins is scheduled to enter the free agent market in the offseason. 

He also turns 36 before the 2024 season kicks off. Many believe the Vikings will consider moving on from Cousins and try to find a future franchise quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is helped off the field after going down with an injury in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis.  (Anthony