KIRK COUSINS IS A VIKING AGAIN

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ONE 2027 THIRD-ROUND PICK

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LAS VEGAS WASN’T SHOPPING HIM

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6-0, THEN TWO STRAIGHT LOSSES

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NINE STARTERS SINCE 2023

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20 TD PASSES THIS SEASON

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A $10 MILLION BONUS IN SPRING

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FERNANDO MENDOZA TAKES OVER

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BACK TO LAMBEAU FIELD

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