Falcons' social media team offers reminder to excited fans amid Kirk Cousins buzz

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The Atlanta Falcons’ social media team reminded fans on Sunday they do not control the organization’s moves during free agency, as clubs will be able to enter contract negotiations with players on Monday.

The Falcons’ X account posted a still shot from "The Office" featuring Rainn Wilson’s Dwight Schrute and John Krasinski’s Jim Halpert.

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Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Kirk Cousins, #8, takes the field during a game between the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2019 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"We don’t make free agency decisions," Krasinski’s sign read. "We just announce them."

It was a good reminder as the negotiation period began. Any deals agreed upon can officially be announced on Wednesday when the new league year begins. The Falcons are expected to be one of the teams in the mix for a new quarterback when free agency begins.

Kirk Cousins could be the target.

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback is expected to be a free agent, and though the Vikings could still be in play, Pro Football Talk reported last week the quarterback is "seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta." Furthermore, Bleacher Report reported that the Falcons are considered to be a "major contender" to sign Cousins.

The Atlanta Falcons are a possible landing destination for quarterback Kirk Cousins, according to Pro Football Talk. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

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Cousins had 2,331 passing yards and 18 touchdown passes in eight games before he suffered a season-ending