Following the decision by the Atlanta Falcons to hire Kevin Stefanski as the team's new head coach earlier this month, most assumed a return to the Minnesota Vikings for veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins this year was no longer a realistic possibility. "New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski's history with Cousins doesn't change his planned release [for Atlanta]. Stefanski was Cousins' quarterback coach and offensive coordinator during the first two seasons he played with the Minnesota Vikings. Kirk Cousins leaving the Atlanta Falcons for the Minnesota Vikings in 2026 still a possibilityAccording to Corry, Cousins' 2027 base salary of $67.9 million becomes fully guaranteed on March 13th, which is the third day of the 2026 league year. If Cousins does indeed become available, it seems safe to assume that the Vikings will be among the teams interested in signing him.