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Speaking Wednesday, Vikings GM Rick Spielman stated Kirk Cousins "is our quarterback going forward."

In answering the question, Spielman noted he's heard the rumors this offseason but highlighted Cousins' play down the stretch last season. Cousins threw a career-high 35 touchdowns and posted his highest TD% rate at 6.8% last season, tossing three-plus scores six times from Week 8 forward. Cousins' turnovers always seem to come at the worst times, but Cousins is far from the problem in Minnesota. There were some whispers the 49ers could try to trade for Cousins due to his connection with coach Kyle Shanahan from their Washington days. Cousins has two years left on his deal at $31 million and $45 million cap numbers as it stands right now.

Free agent TE Delanie Walker wants to play in 2021.

Jets general manager Joe Douglas said he'll answer teams inquiring about trading for Sam Darnold.

"If calls are made, I will answer them," Douglas said. It's a curious admission from a general manager looking to gain some semblance of leverage in trade talks for a potential franchise QB. Douglas, who said he has "no doubt" Darnold can reach his potential, said he doesn't believe the Jets not knowing who their Week 1 quarterback will be will affect the team during free agency. There are reportedly several teams interested in acquiring Darnold from the Jets, who are widely expected to take a quarterback with the No. 2 pick in this spring's NFL Draft.