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Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins amid criticism from Nick Wright

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 8:27 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins amid criticism from Nick Wright

Summary

The Minnesota Vikings have traded for quarterback Kirk Cousins, sending a 2027 third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders. This move comes after the team sought to stabilize their quarterback position following inconsistent performances. Nick Wright criticized the trade on First Things First, calling it a result of poor decisions under head coach Kevin O'Connell's management. He described the series of transactions that led to Cousins' return as 'catastrophic team building'. Cousins is expected to provide an immediate impact with the team ranked low in total and passing offense this season. The Vikings face the Green Bay Packers next, offering Cousins a chance to demonstrate his effectiveness.

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•Vikings send 2027 third-round pick to Raiders for Kirk Cousins.
•Nick Wright labels the trade as 'catastrophic team building.'
•Cousins has 2,340 passing yards and 20 touchdowns this season.
•Minnesota ranks 31st in total offense and passing offense.
•Cousins faces the Packers in his first game back.

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8:27 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Wright tears into Vikings’ Kirk Cousins trade with brutal Kevin O’Connell verdict

What they're saying

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Nick Wright has delivered a brutal assessment of the Minnesota Vikings’ decision to trade for Kirk Cousins, accusing head coach Kevin O’Connell of creating the quarterback problem he is now trying to fix. Minnesota sent the Las Vegas Raiders a 2027 third-round pick to bring Cousins back after struggling to find consistency at the position.
— Yahoo Sports

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