Vikings Trade For Kirk Cousins, Bringing Former QB Back To Minnesota: Report

Sports Vikings Trade For Kirk Cousins, Bringing Former QB Back To Minnesota: Report Minnesota landed a familiar face hours before the trade deadline, one day after a brutal Monday night. Here's what we know. William Bornhoft , Patch Staff Posted Tue, Nov 10, 2026 at 1:58 pm CT EAGAN, MN — The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back a familiar face at quarterback. The Las Vegas Raiders are trading Kirk Cousins to the Vikings , ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported at about 1:37 p.m. Tuesday, less than 90 minutes before the 3 p.m. Central trade deadline. Terms of the deal were not immediately reported. Cousins, 38, started for Minnesota from 2018 to 2023, including two seasons under current head coach Kevin O'Connell. Find out what's happening in Eagan for free with the latest updates from Patch. Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . The deal comes a day after the Vikings fell 23-6 to the Buffalo Bills at U.S. Bank Stadium, their second straight loss after a 6-0 start. Filling in for Kyler Murray, who is week-to-week with a hamstring strain , Carson Wentz completed 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards with two interceptions. No NFL quarterback has posted a lower single-game QBR this season than his 2.3, according to ESPN . The trade marks a reversal for Las Vegas. Schefter reported over the weekend that the Raiders weren't interested in moving Cousins and wanted him to keep starting until rookie Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, was ready. The Raiders then lost 38-17 to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday to fall to 4-5. Find out what's happening in Eagan for free with the latest updates from Patch. Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Cousins has thrown for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions this season, per Bleacher Report. The Vikings visit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Share Join the conversation