Redskins president: 'Kirk is our quarterback'

Kirk Cousins is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this spring, but it doesn't appear that he'll be leaving the Washington Redskins anytime soon.

The Redskins placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on the quarterback last March, and he responded with the first Pro Bowl season of his career.

Redskins president Bruce Allen said Wednesday the team has every intention of retaining Cousins ahead of free agency.

"Yeah. Kirk is our quarterback. He's played well the last two years. I know there's other speculation, but it doesn't come from the Redskins," Allen said this week on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

Cousins completed 67 percent of his passes for 4,917 yards and 25 touchdowns against 12 interceptions in 2016.

If the Redskins elect to let him test free agency, Cousins will likely have numerous suitors, with the San Francisco 49ers rumored to be interested in pursuing him.