Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell did not commit to making Kirk Cousins the team’s starter earlier this week. O’Connell made it official Friday, announcing Cousins will start against the Packers.
The Vikings acquired Cousins from the Raiders at Tuesday’s trade deadline in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick. He practiced with the team on Thursday and Friday, but Cousins’ familiarity with the offense allowed him to move straight into the starting job.
Cousins was with the Vikings from 2018-2023, the last two years with O’Connell. The two were also together in 2017 with Washington.
Kyler Murray started six games before suffering a hamstring injury. Carson Wentz started Monday night’s loss to the Bills and had the worst game by a Vikings starting quarterback since 2006.
Murray is ruled out of Sunday’s game after not practicing all week.
The Vikings also ruled out linebacker Blake Cashman (concussion), tight end TJ Hockenson (wrist/chest), defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (ankle) and wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf).
Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (calf), receiver Jordan Addison (thumb) and safety Josh Metellus (shoulder) are questionable.
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