NFL Rumors: Kirk Cousins Got 'Cursory' Look from Steelers Before Russell Wilson Deal
Before dramatically overhauling their quarterback room this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers initially gauged the possibility of signing Kirk Cousins in… The Pittsburgh Steelers initially considered signing Kirk Cousins in free agency before deciding on a new quarterback, but the price of the Kirk Cousins deal fell too high for them. ESPN's Brooke Pryor reported that the Steelers initially had a "cursory" look at Cousins before his price became too high. Kenny Pickett was initially considered as their "Plan A" for the team, but that was before Russell Wilson became available.
Published : 4 weeks ago by Adam Wells in Sports
Before dramatically overhauling their quarterback room this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers initially gauged the possibility of signing Kirk Cousins in free agency.
Per ESPN's Brooke Pryor, the Steelers gave a "cursory look" at Cousins before his price got too high for them.
Pryor noted Kenny Pickett was still the "Plan A" for Pittsburgh after realizing the Cousins' scenario wouldn't work, but that was also before Russell Wilson was going to become available.
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