Vikings fans hoping for a splashy Kirk Cousins reunion may want to temper expectations . After a rough cameo with Atlanta and chatter that Minnesota is the only logical landing spot, the Falcons have not shown interest in moving him, and any deal would collide with each team’s need for a reliable veteran behind its starter.

ESPN reported that Minnesota’s plan before the season was clear: the Vikings wanted an experienced backup behind J.J. McCarthy, which is why, the moment they dealt Sam Howell to the Eagles, they lined up Carson Wentz, who then suffered a season-ending shoulder injury last week.

Given that logic, league sources expect the approach to stay the same now ; Minnesota still wants a veteran behind McCarthy. Cousins would make sense on paper, but Atlanta has shown no will

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