Vikings swing blockbuster trade with Raiders to get Cousins
The Minnesota Vikings have traded a third-round draft pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to re-acquire veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. The move follows a series of quarterback changes for the Vikings and signals that rookie Fernando Mendoza will take over as the starter in Las Vegas.
Why it matters
This trade significantly impacts the roster strategy for both franchises as they look to stabilize their quarterback positions mid-season.
Kirk Cousins is returning to the Minnesota Vikings.
The Vikings are sending a third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to reunite with the 38-year-old quarterback, Minnesota announced Tuesday. The selection is the Vikings' original third-rounder, while the franchise will keep the third-round pick it previously acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Tom Pelissero of The Ringer .
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The Cousins trade also signals that No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will take the starting quarterback job in Las Vegas.
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