Kirk Cousins has arrived at the Atlanta Falcons. Recently there was speculation about his jersey number. This has now been clarified. The quarterback’s number has been decided

It’s been clear since his offseason switch: Kirk Cousins will no longer play for the Minnesota Vikings. Instead, the 35-year-old will be wearing the jersey of the Atlanta Falcons. In addition to the colors, the jersey number is also changing.

Since 2014, when he was still with the current Washington Commanders, the quarterback has worn the number eight. Nothing has changed since his move to the Vikings (2018).

Everything is now different for the Falcons. The Falcons have confirmed that Cousins will be wearing the number 18 for the coming season. One thing is clear: tight end Kyle Pitts will keep his number eight. The offensive star received this after the 2021 draft.

In a press conference, Cousins even offered to pay or donate his new teammate for a number swap. “I’ve worn number eight since high school. If you want to keep the number, that’s fine, no problem. I just want to be a good teammate,” the playmaker continued.

Pitts took the request with humor. According to Cousins, his new offensive weapon simply replied: “I just want to be played for every team.” Nevertheless, there was no transfer

Atlanta Falcons QB
Kirk Cousins
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– Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) March 18, 2024

Last week, speculation swirled that Cousins could be given the number twelve. He played under this number in his rookie season with the Commanders. During his introduction to the Falcons, the quarterback also held a jersey with the number twelve up to the cameras. Now it has become 18 after all. Under this