The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick, the Vikings announced. Both teams said the deal is pending a physical.
Cousins, 38, started all nine games for the Raiders this season, completing 202 of 315 passes (64.1%) for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions, with a 97.1 passer rating, the Raiders said. He also had two rushing touchdowns. The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback played for Minnesota from 2018 to 2023 and will rejoin head coach Kevin O'Connell.
The Raiders' 2026 first overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, had been backing up Cousins. The Vikings are 6-2 and visit Green Bay on Sunday. Minnesota's offense has struggled this season; Carson Wentz started Monday night and was benched after two interceptions. Related: Monday’s Bills-Vikings recap.