The Washington Redskins have begun preliminary contract talks with quarterback Kirk Cousins, NFL Network's Albert Breer reports.

Cousins, who has a salary of $660,000 this season, is set to become a free agent in 2016.

Jay Gruden expressed a desire to re-sign Cousins, and now it appears general manager Scot McCloughan is aligned with his head coach.

Cousins has led the Redskins to a 4-5 record this season, completing 67.9 percent of his passes for 2,278 yards, 14 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He also has two rushing touchdowns.