The Vikings waited until the NFL trade deadline, but the team got a deal done that should help their offense. The trade sent a third-round draft pick to the Raiders in exchange for quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Kirk Cousins is returning to the team with whom he enjoyed his best NFL years, and he has shared his excitement in just five words. The answer that the Minnesota Vikings have found for their quarterback issues is none other than Kirk Cousins.
Skip Bayless has questioned the Minnesota Vikings’ decision to trade for Kirk Cousins, insisting they could have had a better chance of winning the NFC North if they had stuck with Kyler Murray.
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The Minnesota Vikings traded for Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders to help improve the quarterback situation that had been holding back the offense through the first half of the regular season.
Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek wasn't working the phones before trading quarterback Kirk Cousins.
The Minnesota Vikings trading for Kirk Cousins isn’t a huge surprise considering their desperation, but he wasn’t the only target. The Minnesota Vikings put themselves in a dire position going into the NFL Trade Deadline, and they found a way to bail themselves out.
The Minnesota Vikings may have one of the best defensive teams in recent memory. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores has built a unit that has proved itself time and time again.
The Minnesota Vikings turned to their past to solve a quarterback crisis, acquiring Kirk Cousins from the Minnesota Vikings. They reportedly asked about other prominent signal-callers before Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Justin Jefferson fantasy managers finally have a reason to feel optimistic again. The Minnesota Vikings made the biggest move of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, bringing Kirk Cousins back to town in a blockbuster deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Odell Beckham Jr.’s stint on the Vikings’ 53-man roster wasn’t a long one, but he isn’t going anywhere. Signed from the practice squad to the active roster on Monday afternoon, Beckham was released by the Vikings almost exactly 24 hours later on Tuesday, in order to create room for newly-acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins.
The Minnesota Vikings were busy toward the end of the trade deadline, acquiring Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in hopes of him reviving an offense that has been one of the worst in the league.
Update: Per Tom Pelissero, the Vikings are re-signing WR Odell Beckham Jr. to the practice squad after releasing him from the 53-man roster. The Minnesota Vikings announced they have released WR Odell Beckham Jr.
The 2026 NFL trade deadline passed at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, wrapping up one of the most hectic days of the league year.
The Vikings brought back a familiar face, but was he their first choice?
The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night in large part because of poor quarterback play, and star wide receiver Justin Jefferson seemed inclined to send a message to the front office after the game.
The Las Vegas Raiders are picking an interesting time to turn to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky is calling on the Minnesota Vikings to be very aggressive ahead of the NFL‘s trade deadline. Coming off back-to-back losses following a 6-0 start, quarterback is clearly a need for them — especially after last night’s showing vs.
It appears the Vikings have zeroed in on their target to shore up their woeful quarterback play this season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has been identified as a “prime trade candidate” by the team ahead of Tuesday’s 3 p.m.
The Minnesota Vikings are in the market for a quarterback, but will they get a deal done before 4 p.m. ET this Tuesday? Kyler Murray hasn’t been the answer for the Vikings this season, completing 64.9% of his passes for 1,022 yards with five touchdowns.
The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback dilemma was exposed on Monday Night Football. A tough week for the Minnesota Vikings saw Kyler Murray diagnosed with a hamstring injury after their Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions.
While the Minnesota Vikings are in the market for a quarterback ahead of this Tuesday’s trade deadline, Stephen A. Smith believes the team should consider dealing All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
A horrendous Carson Wentz performance Monday night created a steep uphill battle for the Vikings’ vaunted defense, one Josh Allen and Co. ultimately won in one-sided fashion.
Monday's game wasn't the prettiest for the casual fan, as only a single touchdown was scored for over three quarters of action.
The Vikings appear to have a quarterback problem.
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The Buffalo Bills improved to 7-1 on Monday with a decisive 23-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the final game before the 2026 NFL trade deadline. Below, we share our instant reaction to the one-sided affair with one key takeaway, game MVP and more.
Beckham began the season with the New York Giants before being released less than a month into the season.
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