Vikings consider Kirk Cousins a prime trade candidate
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have identified Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins as a prime trade candidate ahead of the NFL trade deadline, which is set for 4 p.m. ET today. Cousins previously played for the Vikings from 2018 to 2023 before joining the Raiders earlier this year. With the Vikings experiencing quarterback challenges after falling to 6-2, bringing Cousins back could provide a solution. If a trade occurs, Cousins would potentially start Sunday against the Packers, marking his return to Lambeau Field, where he last played as a Viking in 2023. No deal has been finalized as the deadline approaches.
- •Vikings fell to 6-2 after a loss to the Bills.
- •Cousins has experience in Vikings' system.
- •Trade deadline is today at 4 p.m. ET.
- •Cousins last played for the Vikings in 2023.
- •A trade would be timely ahead of games against the Packers and 49ers.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Vikings "have identified" Kirk Cousins as "prime trade candidate"
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Minnesota Vikings Identify Familiar Face as Prime QB Trade Target
"Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have identified Raiders QB Kirk Cousins as a prime trade candidate ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
"Yes, the Vikings will be adding a quarterback today.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 6:38 PMReport: Vikings "have identified" Kirk Cousins as "prime trade candidate"
Yes, the Vikings will be adding a quarterback today.
- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 6:35 PMMinnesota Vikings Identify Familiar Face as Prime QB Trade Target
Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have identified Raiders QB Kirk Cousins as a prime trade candidate ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
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