The Kirk Cousins era is over in Minnesota

Driving the news: Cousins is signing a four-year, $180 million deal with the Falcons, with $100 million guaranteed at signing, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

• The Vikings, according to local beat reporters, had resisted committing to long-term deal with the 35-year-old who is rehabbing from an Achilles injury.

Between the lines: Not having to pay a quarterback $45 million a year is going to make building a more complete roster easier for Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

• The Vikings on Monday morning reached an agreement to sign young and promising pass rusher Jonathan Greenard away from the Houston Texans for four years and $76 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
• They're also adding former Dolphins outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel to a two-year, $20 million deal, per Schefter.

What's next: The Vikings will have salary cap space left over to extend star wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

Yes, but: But the franchise's future depends on finding a new quarterback. They'll likely want to sign a veteran as a bridge while a rookie signal caller learns the ropes.

• Some potential fits: Ryan Tannehill, Sam Darnold, Gardner Minshew, and Jacoby Brissett.

The bottom line: Kirk's final stats in Minnesota, and franchise ranks:

• 50-37-1 regular season record (third-most wins)
• 1 playoff win (tied for sixth)
• 23,265 yards (third)
• 171 touchdowns (second)
• $185 million in earnings (first)

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include contract details and more Vikings' signings.