The Minnesota Vikings have been a huge talk during the offseason in regards to quarterback Kirk Cousins possibly signing with a new team in free agency. Many fans and analysts have speculated that the veteran quarterback will sign with a team like the Atlanta Falcons, or somehow strike a deal with the Vikings to remain in Minnesota. However, a team has officially agreed to sign the superstar quarterback on the first day of the legal tampering period, and fans in Minnesota will not be happy.
Minnesota Vikings Lose Superstar
Cousins has officially agreed to sign with the Falcons on a four-year deal, marking the end of an era in Minnesota. The veteran will earn a $50 million signing bonus and $180 million in total, with $100 million guaranteed at the age of 35 years old.
QB Kirk Cousins agrees to a 4-year deal with the Falcons. (via @MikeMcCartney7) pic.twitter.com/iEOpKuwzfo
— NFL (@NFL) March 11, 2024
Kirk Cousins Career
Since joining the NFL back in 2012, Cousins has amounted to 39,471 passing yards and 270 touchdowns, making him one of the best quarterbacks in the league statistically. He broke out with the Washington Commanders, then signed with the Vikings in 2018 and became one of the league’s best passers, going for more than 4,000 yards passing all the until the 2023 season, when he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.
Minnesota Vikings Fans React
Vikings fans are in disbelief on social media after they have been downplaying this scenario since it was spoken into existence. With team staff and Cousins himself saying they want him to stay in Minnesota, the worst-case scenario just occurred for Vikings fans. Here are some of their reactions to the big news:
I’m a Vikings fan and it’s sad to see Kirk go but I’m glad we didn’t pay him. How can anyone think it’s good to pay someone that much money, that age, coming off that injury? Kirk Cousins is the greatest salesman ever 😂
— PotterStocks (@potterstocks) March 11, 2024
Vikings fans hearing Kirk Cousins signed with the Falcons pic.twitter.com/md6fHQIJV7
— At The Buzzer (@AtTheBuzzer1) March 11, 2024
To the Vikings fans who downplayed Kirk Cousins leaving Minnesota this morning,
Are you still going to be cool with life after Cousins when your team brings in Sam Darnold?
— Michael Hauff (@TheFFRealist) March 11, 2024
As for the Falcons, they will now have a quarterback capable of winning them games, something they addressed as a top priority this offseason. Do you think Atlanta will find new success with Cousins now as their quarterback, and what will the Vikings do now that they need to fill the void at the position?
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