The Minnesota Vikings will pull off a brand new era. As they enter into the new campaign, the franchise is having some major changes on the executive front. The franchise recently brings in new general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell. While the Vikings will observe some fresh faces, they will see a major return; Quarterback Kirk Cousins is returning to Minnesota as a Viking, and he gives his explanations to stay there as well.

The Minnesota Vikings announce a new contract extension with quarterback Kirk Cousins. The deal offers him an instant pay raise and also commits one extra term in 2023 to relieve the club’s limited salary cap. On Sunday evening, the franchise confirmed the revelation, which added another layer to the remarkable growth and profitability of the quarterback.

Kirk Cousins and his love for the Purple & Gold

The Vikings’ quarterback talked to the Minneapolis Star Tribune for the very first time after signing a one-year contract extension. He tried to support opening up more cap room so that he could put together a squad that they can satisfy with. Cousins also believes this was an approach to generate a win-win outcome, that will eventually result in many victories this fall.

Moreover, he discloses to the press that his goals with the Vikings go beyond; He wishes to retire wearing the purple and gold jersey.

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He further mentions, “My mindset was really to be a Viking. I would like to retire as a Viking, and so I would like to play my way into that if you will. I know I’ve got to earn the right to do that.”

Cousins will make $40 million in 2022 as well as $30 million in 2023, according to ESPN. He will also earn $50 million of the $70 million by mid-March 2023, with the rest being guaranteed. He will receive nearly $231.7 million throughout his career by the end of his 2023 campaign.

Last season’s problems were on defense. This is where the revamped Vikings management has concentrated their offseason initiatives to change. The franchise is staying with Kirk, for the time being, tendering him to a contract deal till 2023. With Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, Dalvin Cook, and an arguably better offensive line, it positions the Vikings to be the prime contenders in the NFC.