A Vikings reunion could be in the cards for Kirk Cousins.
With Cousins reportedly expected to cut ties with the Falcons, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Saturday that sources believe that the quarterback “could be an option” for Minnesota.
Russini also noted Cousins’ history with head coach Kevin O’Connell and the team potentially wanting to bring in some competition for quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Before signing with Atlanta in 2024, Cousins spent six seasons with the Vikings, racking up 23,265 passing yards with 171 touchdowns while earning himself three trips to the Pro Bowl (2019, 2021 and 2022) during his tenure.
Cousins, 37, also helped the Vikings reach the playoffs twice (2018, 2022) before his departure following an injury-riddled 2023.
After inking a massive four-year deal worth $180 million with the Falcons, Cousins lost his starting job to then-rookie Michael Penix Jr. at the end of the 2024 campaign.
Despite beginning 2025 as the Falcons’ backup QB, Cousins found himself on the gridiron after Penix tore his ACL during Atlanta’s 30-27 Week 11 loss to the Panthers.
In 10 games this past season, Cousins threw for 1,721 yards on a 61.7 completion percentage with 10 touchdowns to five interceptions.
In January, the Falcons reworked Cousins’ contract to set up the veteran QB’s exit, and the team is now expected to cut him in March ahead of the start of the new league year, ESPN reported Saturday.
Recently hired Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski, who previously coached Cousins while on Minnesota’s staff, was mum when asked about his future in Atlanta.
“Obviously, I have a previous relationship with Kirk, but I don’t know if it’s the time yet to talk about all those types of things,” Stefanski said in January, per The Athletic.
“Those conversations will come in due time,” he added.