Kirk Cousins' career after the Minnesota Vikings could take an unexpected turn this offseason after one year with the Atlanta Falcons.

As the Vikings descend upon Indianapolis this week for the 2025 NFL Combine, they find themselves in a familiar position. Just last year, the Vikings were the first domino that needed to fall when Kirk Cousins was set to become a free agent.

Where will Myles Garrett wind up? Will the Bengals spend enough to keep their stars? What’s next for the Vikings and Sam Darnold? And how about Kirk Cousins?

The Minnesota Vikings‘ QB situation is currently in what could be considered a “happy mess”, with the team having multiple strong options to choose from as the Sam Darnold decision looms nearer and nearer.

ESPN's Rich Cimini argued a former Minnesota Vikings general manager could pursue bringing quarterback Kirk Cousins to his new team.

The Minnesota Vikings drew a line in the sand with Kirk Cousins after the four-time Pro Bowler missed nine games in 2024, and their decision paid off in the form of a historic season with Sam Darnold at the helm.

The Minnesota Vikings‘ QB situation is currently in what could be considered a “happy mess”, with the team having multiple strong options to choose from as the Sam Darnold decision looms nearer and nearer.

The Minnesota Vikings made Sam Darnold into what he is now, and they shouldn't be interested in paying him for that.

After seeking his release from the New York Giants and getting it, he joined the Minnesota Vikings for the rest of the season.

Sam Darnold's hopes for the Vikings to match an external offer in free agency appear washed, according to an insider report.

“Spielman’s presence in the front office is sure to spark Kirk Cousins speculation,” ESPN’s Rich Cimini wrote on February 10. “As the Minnesota Vikings’ GM, Spielman signed Cousins to a huge free agent deal in 2018. Cousins, who enjoyed his most productive years in Minnesota, is likely to be cut or traded by the Atlanta Falcons in the coming weeks.

Sam Darnold had a Cinderella season in 2024 ... Instead, they signed Kirk Cousins to a major contract. Their newest QB then went on to have good seasons with the team. This offense was no ...