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Kirk Cousins Reportedly Ahead of Schedule in Achilles Rehab

Cousins plans on being good to go to practice during OTAs in May.
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Kirk Cousins Reportedly Ahead of Schedule in Achilles Rehab
Kirk Cousins Reportedly Ahead of Schedule in Achilles Rehab

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It's been just about three months since Kirk Cousins suffered a torn Achilles in Green Bay on October 29th. The return timetable can be anywhere from 6-12 months, but it sounds like Cousins is doing quite well ahead of a fascinating free agency decision.

"I'm told he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from the Achilles," NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported. "He's actually going to be throwing before the combine next month. So everything tracking in a good direction for Kirk Cousins to be fully ready to roll for the Vikings — or whoever he might be with — in 2024."

Cousins has previously said his goal is to be ready to practice for OTAs in May. That would be more than six months after the injury. Knowing how well Cousins has always taken care of his body, he should be able to make a smooth and quick recovery from this injury, even with his 36th birthday coming up in August.

The big question, of course, is which jersey he'll be wearing during OTA practices. Cousins is arguably the top free agent in the entire league, and he'll have no shortage of suitors in March. He has said he wants to return to the Vikings (and the Vikings have said they want him back), but it'll all come down to the price tag and structure of his next contract.

Meanwhile, Cousins is spending his offseason doing things like spontaneously popping into a sports communication class at Hope College in his hometown of Holland, Michigan.

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WILL RAGATZ

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

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