MINNESOTA: Vikings bring back Kirk Cousins in trade with Raiders
The Minnesota Vikings traded a 2027 third-round draft pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to bring back quarterback Kirk Cousins before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, pending a physical. Cousins, who played six seasons in Minnesota, has 2,340 passing yards and 20 touchdowns in nine starts this season. Minnesota's offense has struggled, with Kyler Murray missing time with injuries and Carson Wentz starting Monday's loss to Buffalo. The Vikings play at Green Bay on Sunday.
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Why it matters
The Vikings' offense has struggled, with Kyler Murray missing time with injuries and Carson Wentz starting Monday's loss to Buffalo. Cousins already knows coach Kevin O'Connell's offense and many of the team's starters.
What to watch
The Vikings play the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, November 15, at noon Central.
Sources
- Vikings.com: Vikings bring back Kirk Cousins via trade with Raiders
- FOX 9: Vikings bring back Kirk Cousins in trade
- CBS Minnesota (WCCO): Vikings reuniting with QB Kirk Cousins
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