Quarterback Kirk Cousins is lastly anticipated to get his want and land on a brand new workforce in 2026. His touchdown spot might carry him again to one in all his former coaches.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday that the Falcons plan to launch Cousins earlier than the beginning of the brand new league yr in March. That may enable the veteran quarterback to choose whichever workforce he desires to signal with for subsequent season.
Earlier Saturday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic noted there was some hypothesis about Cousins returning to the Minnesota Vikings. Cousins is acquainted with head coach Kevin O’Connell, and the Vikings can be searching for a veteran quarterback as insurance coverage for J.J. McCarthy.
This might be a considerably awkward reunion for each events. Cousins performed for Minnesota from 2018 to 2023, however the workforce determined to half methods with him after he tore his Achilles tendon in his ultimate yr with the franchise. The Vikings wanted to go younger, whereas Cousins wished to start out.
The transfer didn’t actually work out for both facet. The Vikings drafted McCarthy, however he missed his rookie season attributable to damage and was wildly inconsistent in 2025. Cousins, in the meantime, was benched by the Falcons earlier than the tip of the primary season of his four-year, $180 million deal.
A return could also be awkward for Cousins, as his departure seemed to lead to some hard feelings from Vikings followers. The Vikings won’t have a greater choice if they need a reliable veteran, nonetheless.
