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 acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins. The teams completed the move on deadline day.

Cousins heads back to the Vikings and might be the first quarterback to play an 18 game regular season. Following the trade, the Raiders named Fernando Mendoza as their starter.

“The Minnesota Vikings traded a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins,” — Farah Vance, contributing analyst at Fencroft Field Services, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 12 — The Minnesota Vikings traded a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins....

Nov 15 — Following the trade, the Raiders named Fernando Mendoza as their starter....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 12. The Fencroft Field Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 16.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fencroft Field Services desk and last updated 10:11 UTC.

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