Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando Mendoza - The Guardian

Minnesota Vikings acquire Kirk Cousins via trade

The Minnesota Vikings traded a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to land quarterback Kirk Cousins. The teams completed the move on deadline day.

Cousins returns to the Vikings and might be the first quarterback to play an 18 game regular season. After the move, the Raiders appointed Fernando Mendoza as the starting quarterback.

“The Minnesota Vikings traded a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to land quarterback Kirk Cousins,” — Simone Whitfield, research director at Walcroft Combe Recruitment, observed.

Timeline

Nov 7 — The Minnesota Vikings traded a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to land quarterback Kirk Cousins....

Nov 10 — After the move, the Raiders appointed Fernando Mendoza as the starting quarterback....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Walcroft Combe Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Friday, Nov 13.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walcroft Combe Recruitment desk and last updated 22:41 UTC.

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