“Anything is better than Desmond Ridder” – Falcons signing ex-Vikings QB Kirk Cousins to massive $180 million contract sparks WILD reactions on social media

The new contract makes Cousins as one of the highest paid players ever in the league's history.

“Anything is better than Desmond Ridder” – Falcons signing ex-Vikings QB Kirk Cousins to massive $180 million contract sparks WILD reactions on social media

Kirk Cousins (Via Imago)

The speculations are over. The ‘now’ former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will no longer remain a Viking as he has decided to sign a whopping $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons suffered heavily due to quarterback problems and were looking for some options for the next season. They have found Cousins, a perfect fit for their team’s structure and strategy.

Cousins is presently recovering from his torn Achilles injury. There were some rumors doing rounds regarding his contract extension with the Vikings. Both parties had time to settle a deal before the 13th of March.

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Speculations suggested that the Vikings man would return to his former team for multiple reasons. The Vikings are a team that can contest the Super Bowl along with all the big shots in the league. Secondly, Kirk Cousins had good stats last season behind his name. While he was only able to play eight games, Cousins registered 2,331 passing yards with 18 touchdowns with five interceptions. After he got injured, the team hired Joshua Dobbs, who failed to create much impact in his limited stint.

Following these developments, it was expected that Cousins would come back to the Vikings. Rumors circulated that the quarterback would snub free agency and come back to his old squad. However, that did not happen as the QB has decided to join the Atlanta Falcons.

The Vikings drafted Cousins nearly four years back. He established himself as a dependable leader with his brilliant stats. The quarterback registered more than 23000 passing yards and registered 171 touchdowns. He is the second-ranked QB in passing yards and touchdowns in the history of the Vikings.

Fans went crazy over Falcons deal for Kirk Cousins

After the deal broke into reality, fans went understandably reactive on social media. Some fans went crazy for the deal as they claimed that it would help the Falcons to shine.

Over the years, the Falcons have suffered due to the absence of a proper quarterback. They drafted Desmond Ridder with high hopes, but Ridder failed to match the expectations. They were looking for his replacement and the deal with Cousins made them happy.

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Kirk Cousins (Via Imago)

Sharing their excitement on X, the fans shared their joy for Kirk Cousins and frustration for Ridder. Check out some of the comments that they made.

In the new season, fans will expect the same spark from Cousins in different colors. It is to be seen whether he manages to keep his head high after coming back from the injury.

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