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NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins has some career news following the Atlanta Falcons' win over the New Orleans Saints.

The Atlanta Falcons firing coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot landed with some surprise on Sunday evening, particularly given the team's four-game win streak to close the season.

After Atlanta’s Thursday night upset of the Bucs, featuring 373 passing yards and three touchdowns, we flagged the possibility of Cousins making another sizable payday on the open market. Whatever he makes will add to career earnings of $321 million.

The calendar has flipped to 2026, but that doesn't mean the Minnesota Vikings are escaping questions at quarterback. After moving on from Sam Darnold, the Vikings moved forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starter in 2025.

Meanwhile, Minnesota — who started the season 4-8 and finished on a five-game win streak — had no such concerns. The Vikings were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention weeks ago. Kevin Stefanski was baptized and raised by the MN Vikings.