Kirk Cousins is Vikings’ starter, but who’s the backup?

As he tried to dance around a question about whether Kirk Cousins would be the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback moving forward, general manager Nolan Teasley wound up saying the quiet part out loud. After initially deferring to head coach Kevin O’Connell on depth chart decisions, Teasley concluded his answer by saying, “We didn’t acquire Kirk to not play.” Bingo. The decision to reacquire Cousins at the trade deadline was made with every intention of making him the starter, maybe even as soon as the rivalry matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. “That’s what we’re working towards,” O’Connell said. “I also want to be fair to Kirk and make sure he feels good.” Who will be his backup? The answer to that question will probably change as time progresses. It doesn’t sound as if Kyler Murray will be ready to return from a strained hamstring in time to suit up for the Vikings against the Packers.

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