Kirk Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings due to their plans to draft a QB, signing with the Atlanta Falcons.

Kirk Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings in part due to their plans to draft a quarterback of the future, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. The Vikings were upfront with Cousins about their draft strategy, which led him to sign a four-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons later drafted Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., adding to the irony of Cousins' decision to leave Minnesota.

May 06, 2024
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