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Vikings Reunite With Kirk Cousins in Trade for 2027 Third-Round Pick
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In Short: The Minnesota Vikings have traded for quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders, sending a 2027 third-round pick in return.
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The Minnesota Vikings have reunited with quarterback Kirk Cousins, acquiring him from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick. The trade was finalized Tuesday, pending Cousins passing a physical.
Cousins, a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback, spent six seasons with the Vikings before signing with the Raiders last offseason. The Raiders had signed Cousins to a one-year, $20 million deal, with the Atlanta Falcons covering nearly half of the fully guaranteed portion.
The Raiders felt it was important to show respect to Cousins, an 15-year veteran, during the trade talks. General Manager John Spytek said the conversations were productive despite the difficulty of the decision.
Cousins expressed his appreciation for the Raiders, stating, 'I feel that Fernando has done a great job.' Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders' 2026 first overall draft pick, will now take over as the starting quarterback.
The Vikings are optimistic about Cousins' return, noting his growth as a person, teammate, and leader. 'He’s up there studying right now like he would any other game,' said a team insider.
The trade deadline saw a rare move with a legitimate starting quarterback, highlighting the Vikings' commitment to securing a veteran presence at the quarterback position.
The Vikings hope Cousins can provide immediate stability and leadership, as they look to improve their playoff chances.
The trade marks a significant shift for both teams, with the Raiders moving forward with their young quarterback and the Vikings bringing back a familiar face to lead their offense.
What this adds
The Raiders' decision to trade Cousins was influenced by the need to develop Mendoza, who will now get his first career start.
The Vikings' trade for Cousins underscores their belief in his ability to contribute immediately and lead the team to better performance.
What's confirmed
- The Minnesota Vikings are reuniting with Kirk Cousins, acquiring the veteran quarterback in a trade on Tuesday with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- The Raiders are trading four-time Pro Bowl QB Kirk Cousins to the Vikings for their 2027 third-round pick, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports.
- The Vikings are acquiring Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday.
- The Raiders signed Cousins last offseason, to a deal that was reported as a five-year contract worth up to $172 million, but in reality was a one-year, $20 million deal for 2026 that was fully guaranteed, with the Atlanta Falcons paying nearly half of that fully guaranteed portion of the deal.
- Cousins has played in Minnesota in the past The Las Vegas Raiders have traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vkings.
What's still developing
- Spytek said he never made a call shopping Cousins, and that talks with the Vikings started in earnest Tuesday morning after the Vikings' 23-6 drubbing on "Monday Night Football" at the hands of the Buffalo Bills.
- Rapoport brought up the time Jones spent with the Vikings’ practice squad before he signed with Indianapolis, which would make the midseason onboarding much smoother.
- The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet been announced by either club.
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- The Raiders will end their bridge setup, with The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reporting Cousins is rejoining the Vikings at the deadline.
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