Vikings reacquire Kirk Cousins in deadline deal with Raiders
The Minnesota Vikings have reacquired quarterback Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders. Cousins, who previously played for Minnesota for six seasons, may start in the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers.
Why it matters
This significant mid-season roster move impacts the competitive landscape of the NFC North and the Vikings' playoff aspirations.
Kirk Cousins is headed back to the Minnesota Vikings in a deadline trade with the Las Vegas Raiders completed Tuesday afternoon.Cousins knows the city, coach and playbook extremely well from his six seasons in Minnesota from 2018 to 2023, a run that ended…
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