The Las Vegas Raiders have traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a third-round draft pick, the team announced Tuesday. The deal was completed just before the NFL trade deadline, though the organization has not officially confirmed the transaction beyond its social media posts.
Cousins, who previously spent six seasons with Minnesota from 2018 through 2023, threw for 2,340 yards with 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions in his first season with the Raiders. Las Vegas enters the move with a 4-5 record following a 38-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Following the trade, the Raiders confirmed that rookie Fernando Mendoza has been named the starting quarterback. Mendoza is slated to make his NFL debut this Sunday when Las Vegas hosts the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:05 p.m.
Sources: FOX5 Vegas
Original reporting: Las Vegas Review-Journal →
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