Kirk Cousins' Tenure with Falcons Likely Over as Vikings Reunion on the Horizon.
Sources close to the Atlanta Falcons are indicating that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to be released by the team ahead of the new league year, which could pave the way for a reunion with his old sidekick in Minnesota. Cousins had signed a massive four-year deal worth $180 million with the Falcons last season but lost his starting job to rookie Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons reworked Cousins' contract in January to set up his exit, and head coach Kevin Stefanski was tight-lipped about Cousins' future when asked for comment recently. "Obviously, I have a previous relationship with Kirk, but I don't know if it's the time yet to talk about all those types of things," Stefanski said, adding that conversations will come in due time.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly exploring the possibility of reuniting with Cousins, who spent six seasons with the team from 2018 to 2023. During his tenure, Cousins accumulated 23,265 passing yards and 171 touchdowns while earning three Pro Bowl selections.
The Vikings may see Cousins as a way to bring some much-needed competition to their quarterback position, which has been dominated by J.J. McCarthy. A reunion with Cousins would also provide the team with a veteran presence in the locker room, given his experience playing for head coach Kevin O'Connell.
While no official announcement has been made regarding Cousins' status with the Falcons, sources suggest that he will not be returning to Atlanta. With the new league year on the horizon, the situation surrounding Cousins is set to come to a head in March, when teams begin releasing veteran players who are unlikely to re-sign with their current clubs.
Sources close to the Atlanta Falcons are indicating that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is set to be released by the team ahead of the new league year, which could pave the way for a reunion with his old sidekick in Minnesota. Cousins had signed a massive four-year deal worth $180 million with the Falcons last season but lost his starting job to rookie Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons reworked Cousins' contract in January to set up his exit, and head coach Kevin Stefanski was tight-lipped about Cousins' future when asked for comment recently. "Obviously, I have a previous relationship with Kirk, but I don't know if it's the time yet to talk about all those types of things," Stefanski said, adding that conversations will come in due time.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly exploring the possibility of reuniting with Cousins, who spent six seasons with the team from 2018 to 2023. During his tenure, Cousins accumulated 23,265 passing yards and 171 touchdowns while earning three Pro Bowl selections.
The Vikings may see Cousins as a way to bring some much-needed competition to their quarterback position, which has been dominated by J.J. McCarthy. A reunion with Cousins would also provide the team with a veteran presence in the locker room, given his experience playing for head coach Kevin O'Connell.
While no official announcement has been made regarding Cousins' status with the Falcons, sources suggest that he will not be returning to Atlanta. With the new league year on the horizon, the situation surrounding Cousins is set to come to a head in March, when teams begin releasing veteran players who are unlikely to re-sign with their current clubs.
, the falcons just gonna let go of cousins like that? he was so good for them last season, but i guess they need a change. i do love the idea of him going back to minnesota tho, he had some great years with the vikings and i think he'd be a huge boost to their team 
. plus, it would be awesome to see him reunite with kirk o'connell again 
. fingers crossed for cousins tho, he's one of my favorite qbs and im gonna miss watching him play for the falcons 
. Kirk Cousins was just getting settled into his new team and now it's like the Falcons are basically kicking him out of the door 
. Like, who else is gonna give him a chance? And great, more drama for the Vikes QB situation... just what they needed 
.
... he was there for like 2 seasons and already made some big contributions. On the other hand, the Vikings could really use a QB with his experience & skills 
. Minnesota has been struggling at the position lately, so bringing back Cousins would be a huge boost. It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out 
... maybe we'll get to see Cousins back in purple again 
You think you're good at something, but life has other plans 
We should all be grateful for those opportunities and learn to adapt to new situations. Remember when you were once great at something but then life threw you a curveball? 
. McCarthy's gotta step up his game if he wants to hold a torch 
. I mean, think about it, Kirk Cousins goes to the Falcons and suddenly they're gonna let him go? That's not a coincidence, folks! They're prob'ly just placin' a pawn in a bigger game. And now the Vikings are sniffin' around, tryin' to reacquire their old QB... what's really goin' on here? 
this guy has been with minnesota for like forever 
and they need him so bad 
meanwhile the falcons gotta figure out what to do with mchael penix jr 
hope this reunion happens tho 
minnesota needs some serious QB competition 
that's def a move by the falcons 2 c what happens in minnesota tho they reuniting him w/ kevin oconnell and jj mccarthy 
but if kirks back in minn he'll def have a hand in shapin the team 
he was literally on fire during his time there from 2018-2023 and brought so much excitement to the team's games #VikingsNation #KirkCousinsForMVP #QB1 
also can't wait to see him go head-to-head with J.J. McCarthy, that rivalry is gonna be lit 
. But hey, on the bright side, if he does end up going back to Minnesota, that's like getting a second chance at love 
. And can you imagine having him back as the leader of that team? It would be so awesome! 
. And the Vikings need a boost at QB, especially if they wanna compete with the Packers in the NFC North 
Still, I think it's awesome that Cousins gets to go back to Minnesota, he had some great years there and I'm sure he'll bring that same level of success with him 
. Bring on the Vikings season, I'm hyped! 
. The Falcons need to regroup and find some young talent ASAP 
. It's definitely something to keep an eye on in the coming months 
. I feel 4 him, 6 yrs wiv the Vikes was a blast n he got some amazing stats too 
anyway, a reunion with the vikings would be awesome, it'd bring some much needed competition to their QB position and c Cousins is still got game 
I think the Vikings are a solid team, they've got some decent talent and could use a veteran QB like Cousins to bring some stability to their locker room. Plus, J.J. McCarthy just doesn't seem like his guy, you know? 
. I can see why they'd wanna bring him back to Minnesota - he's got all that experience under his belt 
. As for the Falcons, it looks like their window for a championship is slipping away from them 
. Can they find another QB to lead them to victory? 