The Vikings are 10-2 behind quarterback Sam Darnold, who has produced a career-best year while playing under a one-year cont

Despite his six seasons and 50 wins as the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback, Kirk Cousins isn't expecting a warm welcome when he returns to U.S. Bank Stadium as an Atlanta Falcon this weekend.

On March 11, in rapid succession, the Vikings agreed to terms with defensive veterans making big plays for them this season: edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, who signed a 4-years $76 million contract; edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, who signed a 2-year, $20 million contract; and linebacker Blake Cashman, who signed a 3-year, $22.5 million contract.