Kirk Cousins Traded Back to Minnesota Vikings from Raiders

The Minnesota Vikings re-acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round draft pick ahead of the deadline. Cousins spent six seasons in Minnesota from 2018 to 2023 and returns to upgrade a struggling QB room. Raiders general manager John Spytek stated the trade was a tough decision but beneficial for the franchise's future, as 2026 No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza officially takes over as Las Vegas' starter.