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Packers Eye Kirk Cousins as Backup Quarterback Option

3/31/2026

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The Green Bay Packers consider Kirk Cousins, NFL quarterback, as a backup after losing Malik Willis in free agency.
General Manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed Cousins is among the candidates.
Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord back up Jordan Love.
Gutekunst stated, "he’s got a lot of pelts on the wall in this league."
Cousins started eight games last season, compiling a total of 44,700 passing yards, 298 touchdowns, and 131 interceptions.

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The Green Bay Packers consider Kirk Cousins, NFL quarterback, as a backup after losing Malik Willis in free agency.
General Manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed Cousins is among the candidates.
Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord back up Jordan Love.
Gutekunst stated, "he’s got a lot of pelts on the wall in this league."
Cousins started eight games last season, compiling a total of 44,700 passing yards, 298 touchdowns, and 131 interceptions.