7:36pm: Russini provided another update on the situation, saying Minnesota is “internally discussing offers” for Cousins. They're reportedly still waiting to hear back from the veteran passer about his decision, but there's good vibes inside that Cousins wants to remain a Viking. The prevailing concern is that the structure of the deal will be important in determining his decision.
6:57pm: I've heard a lot of talk over the past week or so about the Falcons being interested in a quarterback. kirk cousins, but that's all moot until his contract with the Vikings expires on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Vikings haven't given up on their efforts to keep their quarterback from the past six years in Minnesota. According to The Athletic's Deanna Russini, the team expects to hear a decision tonight on whether Cousins intends to test free agency. 
The Vikings have been working to reach a new agreement since his season-ending injury. Both sides have expressed interest in extending their time together, but negotiations stalled a bit after Cousins asked for some guarantee through the 2025 season. With free agency approaching, time is running out. Cousins' decision will be critical to both his and the Vikings' intentions, as teams will be able to communicate with free agents tomorrow.
Wednesday will also be a notable day as it is the day free agency officially opens and Cousins' contract officially expires, leaving the Vikings with $28.5 million in dead money. The Vikings can avoid that headache with a new extension that could redistribute that money, but if a deal doesn't go through, Cousins will retain his $28.5 million cap hit in Minnesota while playing for another team. It turns out.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero provided an update While Cousins and Minnesota have been in contact, rumors continue to circulate that he plans to hit the free agent market tomorrow. Pelissero reiterated Atlanta as a possible destination and indicated he could potentially pursue Denver as well. He claims that Cousins' new contract will likely include more than $40 million annually.
Also NFL Network's Ian Rapoport commented on the impact Cousins' decision.The dominoes for quarterbacks are starting to fall with news such as re-signing. baker mayfield Arrive early today in Tampa Bay.According to Russini, both Minnesota and Atlanta keep an eye on They arrive at Mayfield's final landing site, each dealing with their own situation. Cousins seems expected to be the next big domino to fall, but there are other options as well. Justin Fields, Sam Darnold,Furthermore Joe Flacco We'll have to wait and see what the market does when the dust clears.
