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Kirk Cousins trade grades for Vikings, Raiders after season-saving reunion deal

The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly re-signed quarterback Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders in order to improve their offence.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated November 11, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC
Key points
  • The Vikings addressed the biggest threat to their playoff ambitions, while the Raiders added draft capital and financial flexibility at the cost of greater uncertainty this season.
  • They still have the third-round pick they got from the Eagles in the Jonathan Greenard trade.” Vikings trade grade — A The Vikings’ 6-2 record masks an offense that ranks 27th in scoring and 31st in passing yards.
  • Raiders trade grade — B+ The Raiders turned a veteran bridge quarterback into a useful draft asset while transferring his remaining reported financial obligations.

The Minnesota Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick Tuesday, giving their struggling offense a familiar quarterback and a potential lifeline.

Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) “Per source, the pick the Vikings are sending to the Raiders for Kirk Cousins is their original third-round pick.

Additional details
  • Cousins had provided substantial production, while Mendoza’s only regular-season appearance consisted of eight pass attempts.
  • ESPN’s Dan Graziano clarified the compensation Tuesday on X, formerly Twitter, noting the Vikings preserved another third-round selection.
  • Cowboys bold predictions for NFL Week 10 Related: Chiefs headlines 3 biggest winners of 2026 NFL trade deadline after Josh Downs trade.
  • Across nine starts with the Raiders, he completed 64.1% of his passes for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
  • Those risks prevent an A+, but the Vikings acquired a productive starter without surrendering a first- or second-round pick.

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