Vikings acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins from Raiders
The Minnesota Vikings acquired veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
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What happened
The Minnesota Vikings acquired veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Minnesota is giving up a 2027 third-round pick, and Cousins, 38, is returning to the team after six seasons. Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders' No. 1 pick, is set to make his first NFL start, taking over as the team's starting quarterback.
Why it matters
The Vikings turned to Cousins to revive a sputtering offense and salvage their season after a loss to the Bills. The move also gives Mendoza his first chance to start for Las Vegas.
Coverage
- Kirk Cousins has 3-word message for Fernando Mendoza after Raiders trade (USA Today)
- Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando Mendoza (The Guardian)
- NFL trade deadline news: Raiders trade Kirk Cousins before facing Seahawks (Yahoo Sports)
- Seahawks Are NFL Trade Deadline Winners After Kirk Cousins Deal (Unknown)
- Vikings bring back Kirk Cousins at NFL trade deadline. Can he save the season? (startribune.com)
- Vikings land Kirk Cousins in blockbuster trade deadline deal with Raiders (USA Today)
- BREAKING: Vikings Trading For Raiders QB Kirk Cousins (nfltraderumors.co)
- Sources: Vikings have identified Raiders QB Cousins as prime trade target (espn.com)
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