The Las Vegas Raiders have traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, reuniting the veteran with the team he played for from 2018 through 2023. The deal was completed just before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, with the Raiders receiving a 2027 third-round draft pick in return, the club confirmed Tuesday afternoon.
Cousins has thrown for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions in nine starts for the Raiders this season. The move comes after Las Vegas fell to 4-5 following a 38-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
With Cousins gone, the Raiders must decide between starting No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza or returning to Aidan O'Connell at quarterback for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak previously shut down speculation about Cousins' starter status before the trade was finalized.
The Raiders are off Tuesday and are not expected to comment publicly until their media availability Wednesday.
Sources: FOX5 Vegas, KTNV 13 Action News
Original reporting: Las Vegas Review-Journal →
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