Announcement: Raheem Morris appoints new Falcon’s captain
The Vikings made a choice: they let Kirk Cousins go, but they made sure to keep Justin Jefferson. Now, Jefferson faces a new season with a new quarterback. It’s a fresh chapter for him as the Vikings reshape their offense around his talents.
Cousins opted for a huge deal with the Falcons, leaving the Vikings to find their next signal-caller from the likes of Sam Darnold and rookie J.J. McCarthy. When asked about Cousins’ departure, Jefferson reflected calmly: “Yeah, I saw it coming in a way. Kirk had to make his moves for his own reasons. Maybe things weren’t how he wanted them here. Paying me and others probably made it tough. He wanted a clean start in Atlanta, and I get that. No hard feelings.”
Jefferson, the star wideout who signed a massive $140 million extension this offseason, acknowledged the business side of football. Despite the change under center, he remains unfazed: “Whoever’s throwing, whether it’s Kirk, Sam, or J.J., I’ll adapt. I’ll always support my quarterback and make their job easier.”
Reflecting on his journey, Jefferson expressed gratitude for Cousins’ role in his success: “I appreciate what Kirk did for me and what we achieved together. But it’s onto the next challenge now.”
In his young career, Jefferson has already made a significant impact, thriving with Cousins but showing promise even without him. As he prepares for the future, his focus remains on making plays and supporting his team, no matter who lines up at quarterback.