One of the main questions surrounding Kirk Cousins' return to the Minnesota Vikings was whether or not he would get his No. 8 jersey back. Before Cousins arrived, that number belonged to rookie safety Jakobe Thomas.
"I'm confident that Jakobe and I can have a healthy, mature conversation and figure this out," Cousins told reporters on Wednesday.
The conversation must have gone well, as the Vikings announced on Thursday that Cousins will be wearing No. 8. Thomas will be wearing No. 6.
Back to business. @KirkCousins8 pic.twitter.com/OYFDXl1F5k
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 12, 2026
“I just want him to come here and help us win," Thomas said Thursday. "Kirko’s got a lot more memories and history in that number than I do, and it’s rightfully his.”
It feels right to see Cousins in his "8"
jersey. He changed to No. 18 when he signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, before switching back to No. 8 this offseason when he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings announce Kirk Cousins' jersey number after trade
