Kirk Cousins' Status for Vikings vs. Packers Discussed by HC After Raiders Trade at NFL Deadline

Minnesota Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley hinted Kirk Cousins could potentially jump right into the starting lineup beginning with Sunday's matchup at the Green Bay Packers.

Teasley told reporters Wednesday it would ultimately be up to head coach Kevin O'Connell to decide which quarterback will start when Kyler Murray is healthy.

"I would leave that to Kevin, he's going to put us in the best position to succeed," Teasley said. "But we also didn't acquire Kirk to not play."

O'Connell discussed the situation as well:

Murray was sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain from Monday's loss to the Buffalo Bills, during which Carson Wentz struggled as his replacement. The Vikings acquired Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders the following day.

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