The Minnesota Vikings rumor mill has gone from newsworthy to downright confusing as the offseason has worn on. After not bringing back Sam Darnold, it looked certain that the team would be elevating last year’s rookie,

Kirk Cousins being traded back to the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. The Vikings had a huge bounce-back season in year three under head coach Kevin O’Connell. After a 7-10 finish two years ago, they won twice as many games in 2024.

There has been quarterback controversy with the Atlanta Falcons ever since they selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL Draft last year, and it only got worse when Kirk Cousins was benched for him at the end of the season.