Vikings give Kirk Cousins' old No. 8 jersey to Sam Howell after acquiring ex-Seahawks QB via trade That might do it for any remaining Cousins-to-Minnesota speculation ...

Prior to the draft, backup Sam Howell switched jersey numbers from 6 to 2, leading Drew Lock to choose the recently vacated 6.

Ahead of the Seahawks returning to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center for voluntary offseason workouts next week, here are some jersey number updates on free-agent additions and number changes.

Howell quelled those concerns when the Vikings acquired him in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks during Day 3 of the draft.

Additionally, backup quarterbacks Sam Howell and Drew Lock are making somewhat of a "switch." Howell swapped his No. 6 jersey for No. 2, which is what Lock wore when he was Seattle's primary backup.

Howell's turn in No. 8 will be his first at the NFL level, as the former North Carolina standout wore No. 14 with the Washington Commanders to open his career, then No. 6 with the Seattle Seahawks ...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell was traded to the Minnesota Vikings on April 26, 2025.Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images ...