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Kirk Cousins returns to face an improved Vikings team, with questions about his Falcons future

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The Vikings are 10 -2 behind quarterback Sam Darnold , who has produced a career-best year.

The Vikings took a $28 million dead-money hit on quarterback Kirk Cousins' $62.5 million this season alone.

Cousins signed a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons worth $100 million in full guarantees.

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson says he thinks Cousins remains excited to be in Atlanta .

Cousins' contract with the Atlanta Falcons expires in 2025 .

The Vikings signed nearly two dozen unrestricted free agents and/or incumbents with expiring contracts.

The most likely scenario for 2025 is Darnold will parlay this season into a starting job elsewhere, while McCarthy will ascend to QB1 for the Vikings .

Raheem Morris: "Got to go to Minnesota and get a big-time win, and Kirk is ready to go" "He's been through.. a lot in his career. But realistically, man, he's built for this," Morris says.

Morris says he has discussed the Vikings game with Cousins and its significance.

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