Redskins’ Kirk Cousins posts photo with newborn son

WASHINGTON — The Washington Redskins may be heading into a bye week, but quarterback Kirk Cousins is working hard in his role as a new dad.

Cousins posted a photo on Instagram Tuesday evening with his newborn son, Cooper. Cousins and his wife, Julie welcomed their first child Friday night — 11 days after the due date.

Cousins posted a photo holding Cooper, with the caption, “Bye Week 2017 #paternityleave.”

Bye Week 2017 #paternityleave

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Cousins has some extra time to spend with his son — the Redskins have a bye week and play the San Francisco 49ers at home on Oct. 15.

Sarah Beth Hensley

Sarah Beth Hensley is the Digital News Director at WTOP. She has worked several different roles since she began with WTOP in 2013 and has contributed to award-winning stories and coverage on the website.

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