Kirk Cousins Reportedly Plans to Participate in Offseason Workouts

March 4, 2016   ·   Mike Norris   ·   Jump to comments

Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins announced that he signed a franchise tender with the team Thursday, guaranteeing he will make $19.95 million next season if he and the team do not agree to a long-term deal before July 15.
Even though he doesn't have the deal in place to remain in Washington for the long term—or the financial leverage those who don't sign a tender do—he plans to participate in all offseason workouts, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, citing league sources.
Florio wrote that Cousins, who is 27 years old and made just $660,000 last year, needs the reps to keep from getting rusty. He also suggested the two sides could agree upon a middle ground.
"So what will it take to sign Cousins for the long haul? Based on the tag, Cousins arguably should get $43.89 million over the first two years," Florio wrote. "As a practical matter, there’s likely a number between whatever Washington offered Cousins before tagging him and $43.89 mi...

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