Kirk Cousins is preparing to officially sign a 4-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons. He confirmed as much Wednesday by posting a video on social media during which he expressed his gratitude to the Vikings and everyone who has been in his corner since he signed with Minnesota on March 15, 2018.

The video is a little more than a minute long and features Cousins giving a heartfelt goodbye to the place he has long called home. He described it as a “bittersweet” moment for him, his wife Julie and their sons Cooper and Turner. As excited as he is for the next chapter, Cousins was extremely reflective on how impactful his time with the Vikings was in his career.

Thank you Minnesota.

Love,
Turner, Cooper, Julie and Kirk pic.twitter.com/DuRrIvDYSl

— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) March 13, 2024

He started by thanking his teammates, the coaching staff, the support staff, upper management, and ownership for the way they supported him throughout his tenure.

“A quarterback doesn’t really have a chance without great people around him, and for six seasons in Minnesota, I had great people around me,” Cousins said. “I don’t take that for granted. It was a privilege to quarterback the Minnesota Vikings.”

He ended by thanking Minnesotans across the state. They made the Twin Cities feel like home.

“You meant so much,” Cousins said. “As a result of that impact, Minnesota will always hold a special place in the hearts of me and my family.”

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