# Kirk Cousins expected a 'mature conversation' to get old Vikings No 8 back but got a big surprise instead

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3 outlets covering · First listed: Fox News, Nov 12, 2026, 7:59 PM · Read it: <https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/kirk-cousins-expected-mature-conversation-get-old-vikings-no-8-back-got-big-surprise-instead>

Jakobe Thomas refused money from Kirk Cousins for the No. 8 jersey, saying he just needs the Vikings quarterback to come back and win games.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 12, 2026, 2:28 PM: [Kirk Cousins will wear No. 8 again for Vikings](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kirk-cousins-wear-no-8-202800061.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Vikings fans won't need to buy new Kirk Cousins jerseys.
- Nov 12, 2026, 2:28 PM: [Kirk Cousins will wear No. 8 again for Vikings](<https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kirk-cousins-will-wear-no-8-again-for-vikings>) — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States)
  Vikings fans won't need to buy new Kirk Cousins jerseys.
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:59 PM: [Kirk Cousins expected a 'mature conversation' to get old Vikings No 8 back but got a big surprise instead](<https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/kirk-cousins-expected-mature-conversation-get-old-vikings-no-8-back-got-big-surprise-instead>) — Fox News (TV network, United States, rated Right)
  Jakobe Thomas refused money from Kirk Cousins for the No. 8 jersey, saying he just needs the Vikings quarterback to come back and win games.