Returning to Minnesota
The Vikings acquired Cousins from the Raiders on Tuesday in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
The deal sends the veteran quarterback back to the Vikings after he had emerged as a trade candidate ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Cousins' departure clears the way for 2026 No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to take over as the Raiders' new starting quarterback, while Minnesota adds an experienced option under center.
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Kirk Cousins
Trade target for Vikings
The Vikings have identified Cousins as a "prime trade candidate" ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Matt Gay
Converts all three kicks in loss
Gay converted his only field-goal attempt and both of his extra-point tries during Las Vegas' loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Jalen Nailor
Two catches in loss
Nailor caught two of four targets for nine yards during Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers.
Michael Mayer
Three catches in loss
Mayer caught all three of his targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers.
Mike Washington Jr.
Unproductive against Niners
Washington turned six carries into minus-three yards in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers.
Tre Tucker
Four catches in defeat
Tucker caught four of eight targets for 55 yards during Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers.
Ashton Jeanty
Matches Washington with six carries
Jeanty rushed six times for 25 yards while catching five of seven targets for minus-5 yards in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers.
Kirk Cousins
Picked off three times in Week 9 loss
Cousins completed 22 of 32 passes for 216 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers. He also rushed twice for no gain and scored a rushing touchdown.
Brock Bowers
Big numbers in lopsided loss
Bowers caught seven of eight targets for 111 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the 49ers. He also rushed once for two yards and lost a fumble.
Cody White
Cut by Las Vegas
The Raiders released White on Wednesday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.