Minnesota Vikings have acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins in a trade deadline deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, bringing the 15-year veteran back to the franchise where he previously played.
The transaction was completed on November 10, 2026, ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Cousins, who spent six seasons with the Vikings from 2018 to 2023, returns to Minnesota after a stint with the Raiders.
The move reunites Cousins with a familiar organization as the Vikings seek quarterback depth for the remainder of the season. Terms of the trade were not disclosed.


