Kirk Cousins And Redskins Halt Contract Talks

by Pablo MenaFebruary 18, 2016, 12:29 pmNews >

The Washington Redskins and their quarterback Kirk Cousins have reportedly decided to put their contract negotiations on hold.

Kirk Cousins And Redskins Halt Contract Talks

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cousins and his team are no longer discussing numbers – at least for now.

The free agent period does not officially begin until March 12, so there is still plenty of time left to work out a deal.

Cousins, 27, suggested just last month that he would like to remain in Washington, although he has also left the door open to sign with another team. A previous reported stated that the Redskins are prepared to commit to Cousins as their franchise quarterback.

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Since being drafted by the Redskins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Cousins has made 619/950 pass completions, thrown 47 touchdowns and 30 interceptions, and has racked up 7,196 passing yards, as of Week 17 of the 2015-2016 season, according to NFL.com.

PHOTO: LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass in the second quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedExField on October 25, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)