Kirk Cousins has undergone an additional surgery following his season-ending Achilles operation.
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback, whose 2023 NFL season concluded in Week 8 due to a torn Achilles tendon, has pursued further medical procedures, including stem cell treatment on his hamstring. Cousins, set to become a free agent in March, aims to be in optimal health for upcoming contract negotiations.
“[My contract] is expiring in March, I don’t know what’s coming, but I know my Achilles needs to be as healthy and strong as possible, as soon as possible,” he told Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services (ABS).
“I’m here in Antigua as a way to not necessarily speed up the healing process but just make sure when I do come back that my Achilles is as strong as it can possibly be and that I have a lot more football, American football left in me.”
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Seeking treatment in Antigua and Barbuda, he emphasizes the importance of ensuring his Achilles is robust, considering the timing of his expiring contract and his desire for continued success in American football.
Cousins chose the Caribbean location due to FDA restrictions on certain stem cell treatments in the United States.
