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It’s appears an Achilles tear has claimed another starting QB this season.
Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles today against the Green Bay Packers and an MRI will be taken to confirm.
Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles today, per source. An MRI will be taken to confirm.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 29, 2023
Football fans reacted to the tough injury news on Sunday.
“Unfinished business,” tweeted PFT Commenter.
Unfinished business https://t.co/fN8m8UxTRj pic.twitter.com/wIeqPDUQ25
— PFT Commenter (JMU 8-0) (@PFTCommenter) October 29, 2023
“DAMN man… Absolutely bummed for Kirk Cousins,” said Pat McAfee. “Positive vibes from all of us to you in this recovery brother.”
DAMN man… Absolutely bummed for @KirkCousins8
Positive vibes from all of us to you in this recovery brother. https://t.co/zzyy8oeZJ3
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 29, 2023
“Brutal,” replied Jordan Reid. “Durability has been an underrated part of Cousins’ career in Minnesota.”
Brutal. Durability has been an underrated part of Cousins’ career in Minnesota. https://t.co/yts37kAJqA
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) October 29, 2023
“Kirk Cousins never has missed an NFL game due to injury. … The only NFL game he missed was due to COVID,” Schefter shared.
Kirk Cousins never has missed an NFL game due to injury.
The only NFL game he missed was due to COVID. https://t.co/A3VEQxVWas
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 29, 2023
“Kirk was playing at an MVP level. One of my favorite Vikings of all time,” Vikings Central commented.
Kirk was playing at an MVP level.
One of my favorite Vikings of all time. https://t.co/PKL2NFJcH8
— Vikings Central (@VikesCentral) October 29, 2023
“This might have been the last game Kirk Cousins plays in a Vikings uniform. Numb.”
This might have been the last game Kirk Cousins plays in a Vikings uniform. Numb. https://t.co/MwlDQ79hES
— Purple FTW! Podcast (@PurpleForTheWin) October 29, 2023
“With all sincerity, this truly sucks,” said Aaron Nagler. “Hate it.”
With all sincerity, this truly sucks. Hate it. https://t.co/eX29iMQBzL
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) October 29, 2023
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Kirk.