Kirk Cousins has been traded to a familiar team

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Kirk Cousins has been traded to a familiar team

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Nov 10, 2026 4:35 PM ET

The Las Vegas Raiders have traded Kirk Cousins, and he will be heading to a familiar place.

The Raiders are trading Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a third-round pick, according to multiple reports. The trade means Cousins is set for his third stint with Minnesota.

Blockbuster! The Raiders are trading four-time Pro Bowl QB Kirk Cousins to the Vikings for their 2027 third-round pick, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports. Cousins returns to Minnesota for the playoff push, while Las Vegas turns to No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. https://t.co/3SvmtZu6er
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 10, 2026

The deal makes sense for both parties. The Vikings clearly need help at the quarterback position, as was made clear on Monday night in their loss to Buffalo. Cousins is familiar with the system and organization and should be able to make a swift transition.

Cousins is also having a fine season statistically. He has thrown for 2,340 yards with 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions, and has kept the Raiders somewhat afloat with a 4-5 record.

As for the Raiders, they will turn to No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza for the rest of the season. That should prompt some excitement among fans, who will finally get a chance to see what the future holds for the organization.

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