Vikings Acquire Quarterback Kirk Cousins from Raiders Ahead of Trade Deadline
According to reports from ESPN and NFL Network, the Vikings have traded for quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick. This move brings the former Vikings quarterback back to the Twin Cities just before the NFL…
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, November 10, 2026 — The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Raiders, according to multiple reports from ESPN and NFL Network. The deal, which takes place just ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline, sends the veteran quarterback back to the Twin Cities.
Under the terms of the reported trade, the Vikings will send a 2027 third-round pick to the Raiders in exchange for Cousins. This move marks a significant development as teams jockey for position before the deadline. Kirk Cousins previously played for the Vikings for several seasons before departing.
The exact timing of the trade indicates it could influence the Vikings’ strategy for the remainder of their season. Further details regarding the operational aspects of the trade were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Luke Gamble on www.kfyrtv.com, see more information here.
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