Kirk Cousins Turned Down $90M Guaranteed from Jets Before Signing with Vikings

Quarterback Kirk Cousins signed a three-year, $84 million, fully guaranteed deal with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, but he could have signed with the New York Jets for even more.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reported in March that Cousins was going to have the process of reaching a decision in free agency filmed, and part one of the series is now available on the Vikings' official website.

Shalise Manza Young of Yahoo Sports broke it down, noting Cousins told his wife, Julie, the Jets offered a fully guaranteed contract of three years and $90 million. Rather than sign it, the Michigan State product explained that his agent, Mike McCartney, could use the offer as leverage and go to the…