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Kirk Cousins' 5 reasons for snubbing Minnesota Vikings to sign for Atlanta Falcons

By Charlie Wilson Kirk Cousins has chosen to sign a four-year, £180million (£140.5m) deal with the Atlanta Falcons – turning down an offer from the Minnesota Vikings in the process. Cousins, 35, played in the final year of his third different contract with the Vikings last season, but they couldn't agree on an extension. The Falcons then stepped in, expressing their interest in signing him to lead their new offensive scheme. Cousins had been with the Vikings for six seasons, leading them to an impressive 13-4 record in 2022 before a season-ending injury in 2023. Now, he's leaving teammates li…