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It all started when the Minnesota Vikings decided to part ways with Kirk Cousins after not agreeing to terms of a contract extension. Days later, on March 13th, the Vikings agreed to terms with Sam Darnold. It was a little discussed $10 million one-year deal viewed as filling a void and backup insurance policy for the Vikings soon-to-be first-round franchise quarterback of the future to be drafted at the end of April.