Vikings QB Kirk Cousins returns from COVID protocol

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins returned from the COVID-19 list to practice with Minnesota on Thursday.

Cousins was shut down as a close contact of rookie quarterback Kellen Mond. Because Mond isn't vaccinated, he'll need to miss additional time.

Cousins and backup quarterback Nate Stanley were deemed high-risk close contacts to Mond. The former Texas AM quarterback tested positive for the virus. Stanley is also due ba