Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins made his official return to the team on Wednesday, but get this, he still doesn’t officially have a number. That’s right, the veteran QB is back on the field, but his iconic No. 8 jersey is currently being worn by rookie safety Jakobe Thomas.
The “Healthy and Mature Conversation” Is Coming
So, what’s a returning star to do when his number’s taken? Cousins told reporters he needs to “circle back” with Thomas. It sounds like there’s going to be a bit of a negotiation. “Haven’t gotten there,” Cousins said. “So we’ll have a conversation and I think Mike Parsons will help us, too, in the equipment room. But, yeah, I’ve got to talk to Jakobe for sure.” Later, he laughed about it, but his intentions were crystal clear: “I’m confident that Jakobe and I can have a healthy and mature conversation and figure this out.” That’s classic veteran move, right? Everyone knows how this usually goes.
What This Means for the Fans
Look, it’s hard to imagine Thomas actually standing in Cousins’s way here. There are just too many Vikings fans out there with No. 8 jerseys that would be completely useless if Cousins isn’t wearing it. The stakes for fan loyalty and merchandise are real! It would be a total shocker if Cousins isn’t running out onto Lambeau Field this Sunday sporting his familiar No. 8. Keep an eye on that jersey number come game time; it’ll tell you everything you need to know about how that “conversation” went down.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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