The Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings are expected to be the finalists to sign Kirk Cousins.

Last season, Cousins topped the 4,000-yard mark for the third straight season. He finished with 4,093 yards, 27 touchdowns and 13 interceptions -- and a total QBR of 52.3, his lowest as the full-time starter.

Cousins played the last two seasons for Washington on a franchise tag. Rather than negotiate a final time with Cousins, however, Washington traded for Alex Smith on Jan. 30, agreeing to a four-year extension with the veteran.

The Broncos and Vikings would likely give Cousins the best odds of competing for a spot in the playoffs.