Tag: Torn Achilles Tendon

Colt McCoy emerging as possible option at QB

McCoy spent time with O’Connell when they were both in Washington

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to add a quarterback to the roster after Kirk Cousins ruptured his right Achilles tendon against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon.

After the injury, there have been a lot of quarterbacks discussed as potential options. Multiple reporters have mentioned free agent quarterback Colt McCoy, and for good reason.

The Vikings worked out McCoy on Oct. 10 when Nick Mullens was about to be placed on injured reserve. McCoy was a third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 NFL draft and has started 36 games in his career.

Why is McCoy notable? It isn’t just for his experience in the league. McCoy and Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell spent time in Washington together across three seasons when O’Connell was on staff and McCoy was the backup quarterback. He started three games for the team in those years and theoretically wouldn’t have much of an issue picking up the offense.

This move wouldn’t be the most thrilling, but it would be effective, especially in helping Hall succeed and develop on the field.

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MRI confirms torn right Achilles tendon for Kirk Cousins

An MRI confirmed the obvious for Cousins and it’s not easier to hear

The Minnesota Vikings confirmed everyone’s worst fears in reporting that an MRI revealed Kirk Cousins tore his right Achilles tendon. The team released the following statement on the situation

Kirk Cousins underwent an MRI this morning at Twin Cities Orthopedics that confirmed an Achilles tendon tear. The timeline and details of his upcoming surgery will be determined this week. The team will continue to provide updates.

This was the expected outcome for the Vikings and its still brutal nonetheless. The big question is how does the franchise move forward?

They could pursue a trade for a quarterback, but the likely path is going to be to roll with rookie Jaren Hall and veteran Nick Mullens. There isn’t a whole lot they can do right now to improve the position, as so much of playing quarterback is knowledge of the offense and being able to exploit defenses.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell and the team will be providing updates moving forward.

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11 QBs Vikings can acquire after Kirk Cousins’ torn Achilles

With the trade deadline looming, the Vikings could make a trade to acquire a quarterback

The Minnesota Vikings saw their season take a major blow this past Sunday as quarterback Kirk Cousins reportedly tore his Achilles tendon in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers.

The Vikings are riding high on a three-game winning streak, but not having their starting quarterback with how the team is structured is heartbreaking and could crater the season.

There are multiple options that the Vikings could take and they start in-house. Jaren Hall replaced Cousins on the field Sunday afternoon and is the likely option moving forward. There is also Nick Mullens who can return from injured reserve next week against the Atlanta Falcons.

If they don’t like either of those two options, they can try and trade for someone at the trade deadline, which is Halloween. There aren’t going to be many teams who will want to trade a quarterback at the end of October, but its not unprecedented.

It’s slim pickings for a position that is very shallow but there are options available. Here are 11 quarterbacks that the Vikings could acquire after the unfortunate injury to Cousins.

Kirk Cousins has torn Achilles tendon, out for season

Brutal loss for the Vikings, as Cousins was playing at an extremely high level

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles tendon on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said that the team fears an Achilles injury for the starting quarterback. During that press conference, O’Connell wouldn’t commit to Jaren Hall as the starting quarterback.

This is a brutal loss for the Minnesota Vikings, who have been playing great football over the first eight games of the season.

Cousins has never missed a game because of an injury in his NFL career. He did miss a game in 2021 after contracting COVID-19.

Where do the Vikings go from here? That remains to be seen, but we will have all the information as it happens here at Vikings Wire.

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