NFL trade deadline: Raiders trade QB Kirk Cousins to Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings were desperate for stability at the quarterback position, and made a move before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline to bring back Kirk Cousins.

The Vikings announced Tuesday they’ve acquired Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2027 third round pick. He’ll likely be the starting quarterback when the Vikings face the Green Bay Packers this Sunday at Lambeau Field. Ironically, Cousins’ last pass with Vikings was in 2023 at Lambeau Field, a game where he left with a torn Achilles.

The Vikings had started 6-0, but have lost two straight and gotten inconsistent play from Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz. Cousins played three seasons under Kevin O’Connell, eventually leaving in free agency after the 2023 season.

In nine starts with the Raiders this season, Cousins has thrown for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns and six interceptions. The Vikings needed a reliable passer for their talented receiving corps, led by Justin Jefferson, and the need to find the end zone more. The Vikings didn’t score an offensive touchdown Monday night, the third time that’s happened this season.

Cousins played six seasons in Minnesota previously, including three with O'Connell and won a playoff game with Mike Zimmer.

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