Kirk Cousins Took Back No. 8, Forcing Jakobe Thomas to a New Number

Kirk Cousins is officially wearing No. 8 for the Minnesota Vikings, following his trade from the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Return of an Old Friend’s Number

This isn’t some fresh start with a brand-new look, though. Nah, it’s a throwback, pure and simple. Cousins rocked that No. 8 during his previous stint with the Vikings. For him, it’s like putting on an old, familiar jersey.

Jakobe Thomas Steps Aside for No. 6

Of course, that number wasn’t just sitting there empty this season. Safety Jakobe Thomas had been sporting the No. 8. But with Cousins back and wanting his old digits, Thomas is moving to No. 6. That’s the way it goes sometimes when a veteran QB arrives, right?

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.