At a glance
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders to bring back Kirk Cousins.123
To acquire the quarterback, Minnesota sent a 2027 third-round draft choice to Las Vegas.37
The move marks a return for Cousins, who previously spent six seasons playing in Minnesota from 2018 through 2023.67
With Cousins moving to Minnesota, the Raiders plan to name Fernando Mendoza their starting quarterback.367
Where sources agree
- Vikings traded with Raiders for Kirk Cousins7 of 7
- Cousins previously played for Minnesota5 of 7
- Raiders to make Fernando Mendoza starting QB3 of 7
- Trade involved a 2027 third-round pick2 of 7
Who covered this
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Sources
- 1Yahoo SportsKirk Cousins could now become first quarterback to play 18 regular-season games in a single NFL campaign ↗
- 2Yahoo SportsVikings Bring Back Kirk Cousins To Fix A Broken Offense ↗
- 3ESPNVikings reunite with QB Cousins; Mendoza set to be Raiders' QB1 ↗
- 4ESPNGrading NFL deadline trades: Did trading for Kirk Cousins restart the Vikings' Super Bowl hopes? ↗
- 5CBS Sports2026 NFL trade deadline tracker: Latest deals, grades as Vikings reunite with Kirk Cousins ↗
- 6CBS SportsKirk Cousins trade grades: Vikings hope to salvage offense; Raiders get 'A,' turn to Fernando Mendoza ↗
- 7The GuardianKirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando Mendoza ↗
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