Vikings acquire Kirk Cousins from Raiders ahead of trade deadline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings traded a 2027 third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders for quarterback Kirk Cousins on November 10, 2026. This move follows a disappointing 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills, leaving the Vikings with a 6-2 record. The addition of Cousins aims to stabilize a struggling offense that has generated only 11 touchdowns this season. Fans view this trade as a significant boost for star receiver Justin Jefferson, who previously flourished under Cousins in prior seasons.
- •Vikings trade 2027 third-round pick for Kirk Cousins
- •Minnesota lost 23-6 to Buffalo before the trade
- •Cousins reuniting with receiver Justin Jefferson
- •Vikings currently sit at 6-2 in the NFC North
- •Offense aims to improve from 11 total touchdowns this season
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — From Kirk Cousins saving Vikings' defense to Chargers ignoring reality, NFL trade deadline winners and losers
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Justin Jefferson You Are Saved,’ ‘The Biggest Winner’ — NFL Fans React to Vikings Trading for Kirk Cousins After Questions About Star WR’s Future
"Justin Jefferson’s quarterback situation looks a lot more familiar than it did a day ago. The Minnesota Vikings have acquired Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday, the day of the NFL trade deadline.
"Many in Minnesota win with Cousins' arrival. Justin Jefferson no doubt is breathing a little more easily after the news. Meanwhile, the Chargers’ passivity is the latest reason to question Jim Harbaugh’s grand plan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 9:11 PMFrom Kirk Cousins saving Vikings' defense to Chargers ignoring reality, NFL trade deadline winners and losers
Many in Minnesota win with Cousins' arrival. Justin Jefferson no doubt is breathing a little more easily after the news. Meanwhile, the Chargers’ passivity is the latest reason to question Jim Harbaugh’s grand plan.
- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 9:03 PM‘Justin Jefferson You Are Saved,’ ‘The Biggest Winner’ — NFL Fans React to Vikings Trading for Kirk Cousins After Questions About Star WR’s Future
Justin Jefferson’s quarterback situation looks a lot more familiar than it did a day ago. The Minnesota Vikings have acquired Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday, the day of the NFL trade deadline.
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