Redskins QB Kirk Cousins to request trade if not named starter in 2015

Redskins backup quarterback Kirk Cousins told NBC Washington that he would request a trade if he isn’t named the starter next season.

Washington Redskins backup quarterback Kirk Cousins told NBC Washington that he would request a trade if he isn’t named the starter next season.

Cousins was asked about his desire for a trade if Robert Griffin III is the named as Washington's starting quarterback. The third-year quarterback responded, "Isn't it obvious I couldn't stay here.”

Cousins went 1-4 in his five starts this season, including a four-interception performance in a 45-14 loss at home against the New York Giants in Week 4.

Cousins explained if there is no QB competition, there's no point. Although he would approach it as 16 games until free agency #Redskins

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He went 10-for-16 for 139 yards in a 19-17 win against the Tennessee Titans before he was benched at halftime in favor of Colt McCoy. Cousins did not see the field the rest of the season.

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Griffin III started the last three games of the season after McCoy was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury.

Cousins, 26, is scheduled to earn a base salary of $660,000 next season before hitting the free agent market in 2016. In three seasons, Cousins has 3,030 passing yards with 18 touchdowns and 19 interceptions.

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