NFL Rumors: Kirk Cousins, Teddy Bridgewater, Quarterbacks, Free Agents

March 11, 2018

Ben Volin of the Boston Globe confirms that Kirk Cousins has narrowed his market down to four teams — the Vikings, Broncos, Jets, and Cardinals.
Volin points out that the Jets are best positioned to make Cousins the largest offer while the Cardinals are a bit of a wildcard for him.
Some issue that could impact the Vikings’ pursuit of Cousins, according to Volin, include the fact that they have a number of players to sign to long-term deals and the NFL’s funding requirement would force them to put all guaranteed money into escrow and Vikings ownership isn’t wealthy enough to simply cut a $90 million check.

Volin reports that the Vikings told Teddy Bridgewater at the Combine last weekend that they intend to pursue Cousins in free agency. However, they still view him as a “viable backup plan.”
Sticking with Bridgewater, Volin says that Bridgewater should be in high demand between the Dolphins, Jaguars, and whichever teams miss out on Cousins. In fact, Volin thinks he could get $12 million-$15 million per year on a one- or two-year prove-it deal.

According to Volin, the expectation remains that QB Drew Brees will re-sign with the Saints. However, Volin adds that this situation is still worth watching,
If the Bills plan to draft a quarterback, Volin suggests A.J. McCarron, Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon as veteran options that could make sense for them.
Volin confirms that the Broncos are likely to target Case Keenum if they end up missing out on Cousins.
Other teams expected to be in the market for a veteran quarterback this offseason, according to Volin, include the Dolphins, Jaguars, and Panthers.

According to Volin, the Broncos could make a run at signing Patriots LT Nate Solder in free agency, but it’s more likely they’ll address the position in the draft.
Volin expects there to be a bidding war between the Giants and Cardinals for Panthers G Andrew Norwell.