# Kirk Cousins wears No. 8 for Vikings

> Kirk Cousins will wear No. 8 again for Vikings.
- Title: Kirk Cousins wears No. 8 for Vikings · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Kirk Cousins will wear No. 8 again for Vikings. Kirk Cousins will wear No. 8 for Minnesota Vikings after safety Jakobe Thomas switches to No. 6.
- Keywords: kirk cousins, minnesota vikings, jakobe thomas, no. 8, safety, viking, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kirk-cousins-will-wear-no-8-again-for-vikings
- Published: 2026-11-12T20:28:00.846+00:00
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- Topics: kirk cousins, minnesota vikings, jakobe thomas, no. 8, safety, viking, sports
## Kirk Cousins wears No. 8
Kirk Cousins will wear No. 8 again for Vikings.
## Jakobe Thomas switches to No. 6
Safety Jakobe Thomas, who most recently wore No. 8, will switch to No. 6.
## Thomas wore No. 6 at Middle Tennessee State
Thomas, a rookie who played last year at the University of Miami, wore No. 6 during his time at Middle Tennessee State.
## Cousins comments on number situation
When asked about the number situation on Wednesday, Cousins told reporters: "I’m confident that Jakobe and I can have a healthy and mature conversation and figure this out."

> I’m confident that Jakobe and I can have a healthy and mature conversation and figure this out.
## Thomas has not played in regular season
Thomas, who has yet to play in a regular-season game, surely knew that.
## Key takeaway

Kirk Cousins will wear No. 8 for Minnesota Vikings after safety Jakobe Thomas switches to No. 6.