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Vikings Acquire Kirk Cousins From Raiders for 2027 Third-Round Pick

Cousins returns to Minnesota after a 4-5 start in Las Vegas, giving the Vikings a proven starter for a playoff push.

  • The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick.
  • Cousins returns to Minnesota, where he started from 2018 through 2023 and posted a 50-37-1 record.
  • The trade followed offensive struggles, including a 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills in which Carson Wentz completed eight of 25 passes.
  • Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders’ first overall draft pick, is expected to become Las Vegas’ starting quarterback.
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Cousins rejoins the Vikings, where familiarity and comfort will help him prepare to play the Packers

Kirk Cousins has rejoined the Minnesota Vikings after not quite three years away, with the familiarity and comfort providing a welcomed boost for his preparation this week to play the Green Bay Packers

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MinnesotaSportsFan.com broke the news on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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