Another prominent player sidelined for the season: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins endured a severe Achilles injury on Sunday. His teammates in the Vikings were visibly moved when they got wind of this unfortunate news.
Cousins, the Vikings’ QB, sustained the injury without any contact during the fourth quarter of his team’s victorious matchup against the Green Bay Packers. As he was transported off Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Cousins continued to root for his fellow teammates.
Alec Lewis, a Vikings beat reporter for The Athletic, offered some insights into the atmosphere in the Vikings’ locker room after learning of Cousins’ injury. He characterized it as being “quite emotional,” with “numerous players” shedding tears as they absorbed the shocking update.
“I can’t describe it,” Vikings safety Harrison Smith said of the feeling in the locker room. “You really just have to experience it to know.”
While the 35-year-old quarterback has faced criticism for his performance on the field, his role as a leader and a fixture in the locker room has been an undisputed asset for Minnesota.
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Cousins delivered an impressive 23-of-31 performance in the game, accumulating 274 yards and two touchdowns prior to the injury.
The Vikings have clinched victory in three consecutive games and four of their last five, but losing their leader and quarterback for the remainder of the season casts a bittersweet shadow over their on-field accomplishments.
Our thoughts are with Cousins for a swift and complete recovery.
