Vikings reacquire Kirk Cousins at NFL trade deadline
The Minnesota Vikings brought back quarterback Kirk Cousins as the NFL's trade deadline passed, with several teams making moves.
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What happened
Kirk Cousins is returning to the Minnesota Vikings, where he will rejoin wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Reports on the NFL trade deadline day also listed winners and losers, including the San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders. The Cincinnati Bengals were described as having misunderstood the rules.
Why it matters
One report says it could doom the NFC West.
Coverage
- NFL trade deadline winners and losers: Kirk Cousins heads home, Bengals seemingly fail to understand the rules (cbssports.com)
- Winners and losers from NFL trade deadline: 49ers, Jaguars, Raiders on list (nbcbayarea.com)
- Vikings' Kirk Cousins deal might doom NFC West: NFL trade deadline winners, losers (USA Today)
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