It’s been a winding road, but Kirk Cousins is back in Minnesota, where he should never have left in the first place, after the Vikings traded for the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback less than two hours before Tuesday’s 4 pm ET deadline.
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.
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.
How many of the pairs of teammates to go over 150 receiving-yards in the same NFL game can you name in six minutes?
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.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings lost in prime time Monday night, 23-6, to the Bills and never really put up a legitimate fight, thanks to an offense that couldn’t even muster 200 yards.
Kirk Cousins is back with the Minnesota Vikings. How many of the top 15 passers in franchise history can you name in five minutes?
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The Minnesota Vikings were in a significantly bad position with a historic defense, and Nolan Teasley acted accordingly. The Minnesota Vikings have acted in desperation.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings are in desperate need of a quarterback, and they may have found their answer in a familiar face. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Minnesota has targeted Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins as a prime trade candidate.
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.
Somewhere in Eagan on Tuesday morning, the phones at TCO Performance Center started ringing out instead of in. The Minnesota Vikings hit the quarterback market and have begun making calls around the league about a trade ahead of the 3 p.m.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport expects the Vikings to explore a couple of options at the quarterback position ahead of today’s trade deadline. The Vikings are 6-2 through eight games but rank 31st in offensive yards and 31st in passing yards.
The NFL trade deadline arrives at 3 p.m. CT Tuesday and the rumors are swirling that the Minnesota Vikings will finally make a move for a quarterback.
This morning, Nolan Teasley’s phone is getting a workout. The Minnesota Vikings went to bed 6-2 after a 23-6 loss to the Bills on “Monday Night Football,” and they woke up with roughly eight hours before the NFL trade deadline closes at 3 p.m.
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.
The Buffalo Bills' dynamic duo both reached the same career milestone in the process of beating the Minnesota Vikings on "Monday Night Football."
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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