Washington Redskins: Kirk Cousins Contract Situation Remains Unresolved
The Washington Redskins have been trying to convince quarterback Kirk Cousins to sign a long-term contract with them before the July 15 deadline. But so far, he has yet to sign on the dotted line.
MMQB.com's Albert Breer had the opportunity to interview Redskins team president Bruce Allen last week and he said the team has offered Cousins a five-year extension on top of the $23.94 million franchise tag. However, he added that they "aren't close to getting something done."
ESPN's John Keim said that he heard the Redskins have offered Cousins a five-year extension that would pay him approximately $20 million a year with a low guarantee. Keim also revealed that the Redskins haven't extended a new offer to Cousins since February and the Washington Post's Mike Jones has reported the same thing.
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"At this point, there's more incentive for Cousins to wait and see how things play out in Washington — the direction of the franchise, how he meshes with coach Jay Gruden as a playcaller, etc. Cousins can become a free agent next offseason (unless the Redskins tag him for a third and final time)," Keim said in his report.
"That's not to say the Redskins are incorrect in their appraisal of him, but if they truly do want a longterm deal then their approach needed to be different," he continued.
It does seem a little strange that the Redskins are unwilling to give him more in guaranteed money. That's always the sticking point in any deal in the National Football League (NFL). If they really want Cousins to sign with them long-term, they should offer him a better deal.
Right now, the Redskins are a mess and it looks like Cousins is in to rush to sign any long-term deal with them. He's going to take a wait-and-see approach and he has done well so far betting on himself.
