Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will miss the remainder of the NFL season after struggling an Achilles tendon tear.
The 35-year-old limped off the sphere throughout Minnesota’s 24-10 win on the Inexperienced Bay Packers on Sunday.
Cousins had thrown two landing passes earlier than struggling the harm within the fourth quarter.
“We’ll miss him. There is no doubt about it we’ll miss him,” head coach Kevin O’Connell stated.
“Our entire crew, our entire group, we’re all hurting for Kirk.
“However my expectations are, and in my dialogue briefly with Kirk since yesterday, he has each intent of being a significant a part of our management, part of the quarterback room, a part of our offense and a part of our plans every week schematically like he is been each step of the best way.”
An MRI scan on Monday revealed the tear however Minnesota stated particulars of surgical procedure and a timeline for restoration might be decided this week.
Again-up quarterback Jaren Corridor, a rookie fifth-round decide, changed Cousins after he picked up the harm.
After a poor begin to the 2023 season with one win in 4 video games, Cousins helped the Vikings get again on observe with three consecutive victories with star extensive receiver Justin Jefferson additionally sidelined with harm.
Veteran Cousins, who’s tied with Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for essentially the most landing passes this season with 18, is within the final yr of his contract with the Vikings.