Kirk Cousins
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Over the last year it has become clear that Kirk Cousins simply isn’t that motivated to secure a contract that will keep him in Washington longterm. The Redskins QB has been the subject of much trade speculation heading into the NFL Draft.
Since then it has been quiet, with the team recently indicating that progress has been made in their ongoing efforts to lock Cousins down. However, new information has emerged that indicates nothing has really changed.
According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, money is not the reason Cousins is refraining from a long-term deal.
I have spoken to many in regards to Redskins and Cousins…told there isn't a real price that will make Kirk Cousins happy…this is deeper
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) June 27, 2017
20 days until this long term contract deadline. We are at a point…the Redskins and Cousins need each other… but don't want each other.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) June 27, 2017
Barring a crazy development, it’s a given Cousins will play for Washington this season. He’s going to make just shy of $24 million on the franchise tag — fully guaranteed money.
But things are going to get interesting after the 2017 season, because it sure sounds like the Redskins will have to either pay him $35 million on the tag next year or let him hit the market.
