Vikings Acquire Kirk Cousins From Raiders for 2027 Third-Round Pick
The move gives Minnesota a veteran starter after Carson Wentz struggled in a 23-6 loss to Buffalo, according to reports.
- On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick, reuniting him with head coach Kevin O'Connell.
- Offensive struggles prompted the move after Minnesota failed to score a touchdown in three games this season, including Monday's 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills where backup Carson Wentz completed only eight of 25 passes for 81 yards.
- Cousins produced 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions for Las Vegas this season while previously leading the Vikings to a 17-8 record under O'Connell between 2022 and 2023.
- Las Vegas turned to rookie Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, as the Raiders' new starting quarterback following the trade.
- Prioritizing a "Super Bowl-or-bust" push with a 6-2 record, Minnesota hopes Cousins can start Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, the site of his final Vikings game in 2023.
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