Raiders trade Kirk Cousins to Vikings for 2027 third-round pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings on November 11, 2026. In return, the Raiders received a 2027 third-round draft pick. Initially signed to help rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza transition into the starting role, Cousins' trade was prompted by an offer too good to decline. The franchise remains committed to Mendoza as its future leader and will use the additional draft capital to aid its rebuilding efforts.
- •Raiders traded Kirk Cousins to the Vikings on November 11, 2026.
- •Raiders received a 2027 third-round pick in the trade.
- •New head coach Klint Kubiak previously worked with Cousins.
- •Fernando Mendoza is now the starting quarterback for the Raiders.
- •Trade aids the Raiders in their long-term rebuilding strategy.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Cousins trade offer was too good for Raiders to pass up
"The Las Vegas Raiders traded QB Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings because the offer was too good to decline.
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