Kirk Cousins revealed in his introductory press conference with the Atlanta Falcons last month that tight end Kyle Pitts joked that he was willing to hand off the No. 8 jersey if it meant he would be targeted more. And the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback would’ve happily made that exchange if it hadn’t been for the NFL. During a recent appearance on « The Big Podcast with Shaq, » Cousins said that keeping the No. 8 jersey would’ve been a costly move after the league stepped in to inform both Pitts and Cousins that they would have to both cut a check to cover the jerseys that already existed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM »[Pitts] wanted to switch numbers anyway, so it was like a perfect fit, » Cousins said. « And then the league spoke into it. They were like ‘Well, Kyle Pitts has a lot of jerseys that are No. 8 with Pitts on the back. You would have to buy every single one.’ NBA legend Shaquille O’ Neal quickly jumped in to say he would never pay for a number, especially after hearing what it would’ve cost Cousins. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL SAYS HE’S ONLY WATCHING WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL THIS YEAR: ‘THE BOYS SUCK' »It was a big number. And I was like ‘I don’t want to write that check. I’m good, I’m happy.’ »He estimated, « It was several hundred thousand. » Cousins will instead wear No. 18 next season when he steps on the field for Atlanta – a place he hopes will be his last. The Falcons signed Cousins to a $180 million, four-year deal that includes a $50 million signing bonus and $100 million guaranteed.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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Falcons’ Kirk Cousins says getting Kyle Pitts’ jersey number would’ve cost ‘several hundred thousand’ dollars
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