The Minnesota Vikings dodged the mess that former starting quarterback Kirk Cousins is now navigating with the Atlanta Falco.

Former sports agent Joel Corry predicted how the Kirk Cousins tenure will end with the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot tried to convey the idea on Jan. 9 that the team is "very comfortable" with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback in 2025.

With all the Minnesota Vikings‘ success this season, it seems like their quarterback situation could well be set for the ensuing years, if not decades. Sam Darnold‘s 35 touchdown, 4,300 + yard season could see him land a mega deal this offseason – either with the Vikings or one of the many quarterback needy teams

Browns general manager Andrew Berry will be shopping on the NFL’s used quarterback lot, similar to those used car lots on street corners where the sticker on the

Daniels has earned high praise from commentators across the league, and on Saturday, former Washington quarterback and current Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins added his own perspective on the breakout year. Appearing as a guest on ESPN’s NFL Countdown, Cousins was asked for his perspective on Saturday night’s game between the Commanders and Lions.

In the end, the Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 season looked a lot like their 2022. That year Kirk Cousins, a transplant veteran quarterback, led them to 13 wins on the back of an 11-0 record in one-score games. It all came crashing down in their first playoff game, scuttling the championship hopes of a longtime franchise that’s never won a Super Bowl.

Locker cleanout day, a somber time for the Minnesota Vikings. The dreams of another potential Super Bowl season were flushed away in

That leaves the Vikings with J.J. McCarthy. It is clear he is their future but the Falcons can dangle carrot in front of them with a player they have tremendous respect for—Kirk Cousins.

Sam Darnold, the Vikings’ unexpected hero of 2024, had his worst performance of the season when something was on the line. Normally steadfast in the pocket, Darnold wasn’t only blitzed out of his shoes by an aggressive Cover 0 defense from Aaron Glenn — but more worrying was the instances where Darnold responded to perceived pressure when it didn’t exist.

More Minnesota Vikings coaching staff and front office members continue to receive calls for interviews. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Seattle Seahawks have requested an interview with Vikings assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski for Seattle’s offensive coordinator position.

Kirk Cousins had social media singing his praises during his appearance on ESPN on Saturday. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback joined the network for its pregame show ahead of the Texans-Chiefs game and was asked for his take on the Lions, who are scheduled to host the Commanders in the second game of the day.

Matthew Stafford and Kelly Stafford's marriage certainly appears to be first and relationship goals, but The Morning After podcast host told E! News it's tough to tackle this one part of the game.