Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox argued a Kirk Cousins return to the Atlanta Falcons will make a lot more sense after one move first.

It's been almost a year since the Minnesota Vikings made the franchise-altering decision to move on from Kirk Cousins and select a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. A major fan-favorite in Minnesota,

The Vikings get a needed boost to their draft stock with the expectation they'll receive a third-round pick for Kirk Cousins' departure.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins made a strong first impression in his debut as an analyst for ESPN during the Chiefs’ Divisional Round win over the Texans on Saturday. His performance off the field went over well with many on social media, including colleague Pat McAfee, who wrote on X that Cousins “is gonna be PHENOMENAL on television.”

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’s season did not end in a memorable way, but he still could be the best available quarterback this offseason. How much will he earn?

Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?

The Minnesota Vikings ’ matchup with the Detroit Lions in Week 18 was the regular season Super Bowl for both teams. Home field advantage in the playoffs, the critical bye, and the NFC North title were on the line — and like so many times in the team’s past, when the lights shone brightest, Minnesota faltered.

At least for the moment, the Falcons are posturing like they are willing to keep Kirk Cousins on the roster next season if they are not willing to find a trade partner.

There's a door open for Jones in Minnesota, according to general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. In his end-of-season news conference, Adofo-Mensah openly admitted that the move to sign Jones midseason was to get a feel for his potential fit with questions surrounding Darnold and McCarthy.