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Justin Jefferson Opens Up About Kirk Cousins Leaving Vikings for Falcons

Jan 7, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks up into the crowd after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports | Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Jefferson wanted Kirk Cousins to continue throwing him passes but isn't angry the only starting quarterback he has worked with in the NFL has moved on.

Jefferson opened up about the split on Tuesday's episode of The Rich Eisen Show and reiterated he's not upset Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. Cousins landed a four-year, $180 million deal from the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, netting himself $100 million in guaranteed money in the process.

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