Redskins' Allen working on long-term deal for Cousins, laughs at trade rumors

Washington Redskins president Bruce Allen is blocking out the white noise surrounding quarterback Kirk Cousins this spring.

Cousins has been the subject of numerous trade rumblings, after receiving the franchise tag for the second consecutive year.

Although Cousins is seeking a long-term deal, both parties are dismissing the notion of the Pro Bowler joining another team anytime soon.

"I can't keep up with the rumors," Allen said via CSN Mid-Atlantic's JP Finlay. "Kirk and I have talked almost a dozen times this offseason, and we get to laugh when we hear these different rumors. We haven't talked to anyone."

Cousins was previously linked to the San Francisco 49ers, after Kyle Shanahan became the team's head coach. Shanahan worked with Cousins from 2012-13 as the Redskins' offensive coordinator.

Allen doubled down on the team's objective, believing both the Redskins and Cousins can find a long-term agreement ahead of the season.

"Our goal from the beginning has been long term," Allen said. "I'm still hopeful and confident we'll do it."