But here's the thing: Cousins wore his helmet. And he wore no pads. Meaning, he knew he wasn't going in but wore his helmet anyway. Maybe it was a show of solidarity or leadership or something.

Kirk Cousins standing on the sideline with a helmet + chin strap locked in for a preseason game he won't play in = peak Kirk Cousins. — Phil Mackey 🎙 (@PhilMackey) August 11, 2023 ...