Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports. A weekend publication from VikingsTerritory, we present to you: the Vikings Nopedy Nopes of the week. Vikings Nopedy Nopes: J.J. McCarthy to the Raiders, Kirk Cousins’ Return to Vikings, Teddy Bridgewater The nopedy nopes are weekly Minnesota Vikings-themed items that we’re not buying. It’s a spin-off of our rumor mill, and… Continue reading J.J. McCarthy to the Raiders, Kirk Cousins’ Return to Vikings, Teddy Bridgewater
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Vikings ‘Dark Horse’ Candidate to Reunite With QB Kirk Cousins
Getty Quarterback Sam Darnold of the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings never seem to have it easy when it comes to the quarterback position — even when they get good seasons from their starters, which they often have in recent years. Sam Darnold represents the current conundrum, as he has been awesome in 2024 but… Continue reading Vikings ‘Dark Horse’ Candidate to Reunite With QB Kirk Cousins
Falcons likely to cut former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons are likely to cut Kirk Cousins before mid-March, less than a year after he left the Minnesota Vikings to head to Georgia. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that “executives across the leave” believe Cousins’ exit from Atlanta will happen before a $10 million roster bonus is due on Mar. 17, with Schefter citing… Continue reading Falcons likely to cut former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins
Where will Sam Darnold play next? A Kirk Cousins trade? Setting stage for 2025 QB carousel
There aren’t many ideal times to be desperate for a franchise quarterback, but the upcoming offseason is shaping up to be trickier than most in that regard. The 2025 NFL Draft class is spotty, with a couple of team executives recently telling The Athletic there isn’t a quarterback coming out who’d be ranked ahead of… Continue reading Where will Sam Darnold play next? A Kirk Cousins trade? Setting stage for 2025 QB carousel
Kirk Cousins is Ditching Atlanta… but When?
Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images It took just 14 games. That was all Kirk Cousins needed to play for the Atlanta Falcons before his new team decided they had seen enough. After leaving the Minnesota Vikings for a staggering $180 million contract, the Falcons are now poised to part ways with him. What options does Atlanta… Continue reading Kirk Cousins is Ditching Atlanta… but When?
Kirk Cousins and 3 former Vikings failing miserably elsewhere and why
Kirk Cousins is no longer the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings and the organization has to feel quite vindicated by that — especially because he’s no longer the starting quarterback for his new team, the Atlanta Falcons. Despite being paid a lucrative free agent contract this offseason, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced the decision… Continue reading Kirk Cousins and 3 former Vikings failing miserably elsewhere and why
Kirk Cousins’ fast and terrible fall as Falcons QB
If anything, this second hard fall for Cousins has been more shocking than the one a year ago. An injury is one thing. Coming back from it, seeming to regain your form and then having a season fall apart so dramatically and so suddenly, as Cousins theoretically should be getting stronger the more removed he… Continue reading Kirk Cousins’ fast and terrible fall as Falcons QB
Atlanta Falcons Bench Ex-Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Cousins
ATLANTA, GA (WJON News) — The Atlanta Falcons are benching former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Coach Raheem Morris announced Tuesday night that rookie Michael Penix, Junior will be the Falcons starting quarterback moving forward. Thirty-six-year-old Cousins left Minnesota in the offseason to sign a four-year 180-million-dollar contract with Atlanta. The Falcons then selected Penix with… Continue reading Atlanta Falcons Bench Ex-Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Cousins
Kirk Cousins May Lose His Starting Job in Atlanta This Week
Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Have you ever made a purchase you instantly regretted? Well, you’re in good company with the Atlanta Falcons. This offseason, the team signed the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback for a staggering $180 million. Unfortunately, what seemed like a promising investment has rapidly turned into a regretful decision.” While the Minnesota Vikings… Continue reading Kirk Cousins May Lose His Starting Job in Atlanta This Week
Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Gets Bad News From Falcons
Getty Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field after facing the Las Vegas Raiders. Kirk Cousins made three of his four career Pro Bowls with the Minnesota Vikings. After six seasons, the two sides parted ways. The decision came amid the organization’s plans to draft his successor. The Vikings did that.… Continue reading Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Gets Bad News From Falcons