WATCH: Kirk Cousins connects with Jalen Nailor for first career TD reception

Former Spartan Jalen Nailor scored his first career NFL touchdown on Sunday and the pass came from a fellow Spartan

Jalen Nailor recorded his first career touchdown in the NFL on Sunday and it happened to come from a fellow Spartan.

Kirk Cousins found Nailor for a 47-yard touchdown in the Minnesota Vikings’ loss against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. It was one of three catches for Nailor in the game, finishing with 89 yards to lead the Vikings.

Check out the touchdown play below:

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Kirk Cousins reportedly signs $35 million guaranteed extension with Minnesota Vikings

Kirk Cousins had himself a pretty solid Sunday…

Kirk Cousins had himself a nice Sunday.

The former Michigan State Spartans quarterback has reportedly signed a one-year $35 million fully guaranteed contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the news on Cousins’ extension — which will keep him with the Vikings through 2023.

The full tweet on the details of this deal from Pelissero can be seen below:

Cousins has been with the Vikings for the past four seasons after starting his career in Washington — where he played six seasons. With the Vikings, Cousins has thrown for 16,387 yards and 124 touchdowns compared to 36 interceptions.

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