The Vikings started the year with a 1-4 record, leading to trade rumors regarding Cousins. The injury happened during Minnesota’s recent 24-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Just as the Minnesota Vikings were turning their 2023 season around, quarterback Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending Achilles tear last Sunday. Kirk Cousins isn't the only starting quarterback the Minnesota Vikings have lost to injury during a promising season in the team's history.