Kirk Cousins fell short of getting the Minnesota Vikings into the postseason, and he clearly won’t be playing in Super Bowl 53 in Year One of his $84 million fully guaranteed contract with the Vikings.
That didn’t stop the 30-year-old from making sure someone else will be there to witness the biggest game of the year.
The Minnesota Vikings QB awarded a military member, and a guest, a once-in-lifetime trip to Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta to watch the Los Angeles Rams take on the New England Patriots.
“I am fully aware of the fact that our freedom in this country is not truly free and will be forever grateful for individuals like Staff Sergeant Tony Craidon who have made significant sacrifices”, Cousins said in a release. “It’s truly an honor to be able to show my appreciation and support by sending this hero to the Super Bowl with the help of USAA and the Wounded Warrior Project.”
Via TwinCities:
Craidon served as a military police officer in the U.S. Army from 1999-2011 based everywhere from Germany to Iraq. During that span, he was recognized with the Distinguished Leadership Award, and was the runner up for the Alaskan Joint Forces Soldier of the Year. He currently resides in Minnesota with his wife Katrina and their three children.
Cousins is scheduled to meet with the Craidon and other military members at USAA’s Salute to Service Lounge on Friday in Atlanta. Open only to current military, veterans and their families, the lounge will feature various NFL players, coaches, personalities and legends.
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Wonderful gesture by Kirk Cousins.
