The start of free agency is always a whirlwind, and this year more than recent years for the Vikings. It was apparent last weekend that Kirk Cousins was likely headed out of Minnesota when a new contract had not been agreed to. That was confirmed on Monday morning with the news that the Cousins era was over in Minnesota as he was headed to Atlanta.
Former Vikings GM: Cousins Departure Signals New Vikings Era
This unfolded in a mild surprise since both the Vikings and Cousins discussed continuing with him at the helm. The Vikings took a $28.