When Is Kirk Cousins' NFL Contract Up With The Minnesota Vikings?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — It's still early yet, but Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is currently having possibly the worst season of his career. As a result, many Vikings fans are already urging the team to "tank" so they can get the best draft pick possible next year and select a new quarterback.

However, it's important to remember that the team has invested a lot of money into Cousins.

The Kirk Cousins contract

In March, the Vikings and Cousins agreed to a two years, $66 million extension. The 32-year-old quarterback was on the last year of his original contract with the team before the deal was done.

In total, Cousins now has a $96 million deal with the team, with $61 million of that guarantee, ESPN reports. The deal becomes fully guaranteed in 2021.

In otherwords, unless the Vikings cut him, Cousins will be in Minnesota through 2022.

Cousins led the Vikings to a 10-6 record last season. Minnesota defeated the New Orleans Saints in overtime during the wildcard round of the playoffs.

The Vikings lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round.

This season, Cousins is performing much worse. He's thrown more interceptions than touchdowns. The Vikings were 1-4 heading into Sunday's home game against the Atlanta Falcons (0-5).

As of halftime, the Vikings trail the Falcons, 20-0. Cousins has thrown three interceptions, including his first throw of the game.