Vikings Reacquire Cousins, Trade Quiet

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Vikings Reacquire Cousins, Trade Quiet

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The 2026 NFL trade deadline saw a quiet final 24 hours, with 23 teams making 18 trades involving 19 players and 34 picks. The Minnesota Vikings brought back Kirk Cousins to replace Kyler Murray, sending a third‑round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders. Cousins, who has 20 passing touchdowns this season and 318 career touchdowns, had previously led the Vikings in completion percentage, passing yards and passing touchdowns during his six seasons in Minnesota (2018‑2023). The Raiders received a third‑round pick for their rental quarterback in a season where they likely aren’t making the playoffs. The trade was deemed a win for both teams and for Cousins, who improved his record from 4‑5 to 6‑2.

Published 2026-11-11 03:17:51 UTC · Published by JQJO

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On November 10 2026 Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins from Raiders.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Vikings strengthen offense, improve playoff chances Possible long-term US impact: Potential shift in team dynamics, draft strategy Most affected groups: Vikings fans, Raiders fans, trade deadline observers Reader priority: High interest for NFL trade deadline coverage

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