Kirk Cousins' first move on social media following his trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Minnesota Vikings has drawn attention, suggesting his return to Minnesota is met with enthusiasm. The quarterback's activity centers around a reunion with star wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
Following the trade, which concluded Cousins' brief nine-game tenure with the Raiders and sent him back to the franchise where he played from 2018 to 2023, his initial social media engagement was via an NFL Instagram post. The post, which included Cousins as a collaborator and thus appeared on his profile, featured the two players embracing after a game. The caption read: "this duo is BACK ❗️".
Cousins and Jefferson exchanged positive sentiments in the post, with Cousins expressing his gratitude for their connection and Jefferson responding with "Same, dog. Much love." While the post originated from the NFL's official account, Cousins' involvement as an approved collaborator indicates his implicit approval and highlights this as his first public social media statement post-trade.
This social media activity suggests Cousins is not apprehensive about returning to Minnesota and reconnecting with Jefferson, with whom he developed a strong rapport during his previous six seasons with the Vikings.