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Vikings Acquire Kirk Cousins From Raiders For 2027 Third-Round Pick

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round draft pick in 2027.

7 publishers · 48 articles · first seen 10 Nov 2026 · updated 4h ago

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First reported by CBS Sports Headlines, 1h 04m ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first

The story so far

7 publishers have covered this in 48 articles since 10 Nov 2026. CBS Sports Headlines published first, on 10 November at 18:38 UTC; SI Feed followed 1h 04m later. The most recent article, from SI Feed, appeared on 12 November at 12:00 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: The Guardian US (major outlet), www.espn.com (major outlet), CBS Sports Headlines, SI Feed, feeds.bleacherreport.com, SkySports, Latest articles.

3 prediction markets price this story:

  • Before the 2027-28 season — the market puts it at 88%, closing 30 Sept 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Kirk Cousins officially announces his retirement from the NFL before the start of the 2027-28 season. It resolves to No if he does not make such an announcement by that deadline. Readers often mistake a game appearance or team roster status for retirement, but only a formal retirement announcement counts.
  • Kirk Cousins — the market puts it at 5%, with $6k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 21 Feb 2028. The market resolves to Yes if Kirk Cousins is named the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year for the 2026-27 NFL season. It resolves to No if he does not receive this specific award during that period. Readers often mistake the deadline, thinking the resolution depends on his performance in a single game rather than the end-of-season award.
  • Will Minnesota Vikings win the 2027 NFL NFC Championship? — the market puts it at 7%, with $27 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 25 Jan 2027. The market resolves based on which team wins the 2027 NFC Championship game. If a team is eliminated from playoff contention before winning the championship, that outcome resolves to "No." Readers often mistake the linked Week 8 regular-season game as the decisive event, but only the final NFC Championship game matters for resolution.

Odds are the market's probability that the outcome happens, updated every few minutes. They are information about what traders expect, not a forecast we make and not investment advice.

How it unfolded

Every source in the order it published.

  1. CBS Sports HeadlinesKirk Cousins trade rumors: Vikings eye stunning reunion as Raiders prepare to unleash No. 1 pick
  2. SI FeedSeahawks Are NFL Trade Deadline Winners After Kirk Cousins Deal
  3. feeds.bleacherreport.comKirk Cousins Traded to Vikings From Raiders, Full Details Revealed in Latest NFL Rumors
  4. feeds.bleacherreport.comVikings, Raiders Updated Depth Charts, Salary Cap After Kirk Cousins Trade at NFL Deadline
  5. The Guardian USKirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando Mendoza
  6. feeds.bleacherreport.comNew Justin Herbert Trade Rumors on Vikings Links Surface After Kirk Cousins Deal at NFL Deadline
  7. SI FeedKirk Cousins Trade Grades: Vikings Are Officially in Super Bowl-or-Bust Mode
  8. feeds.bleacherreport.comJustin Jefferson, Kirk Cousins' Updated Vikings Fantasy Outlook After QB's Trade from Raiders
  9. SkySportsVikings reportedly re-sign Cousins from Raiders
  10. SI FeedThe Kirk Cousins Trade Was Necessary and Should’ve Been Obvious All Along
  11. Show 38 later sources
    1. SI FeedInstant Grade: Vikings Land QB Kirk Cousins from the Raiders
    2. SI FeedRaiders Trade Kirk Cousins to Vikings: Here Are the Details
    3. SI FeedFantasy Football Impact of Kirk Cousins Trade: What it Means for Justin Jefferson and the Vikings’ Offense
    4. www.espn.comCousins to Vikings, Mendoza as Raiders' QB1? Let's size up this deadline trade
    5. www.espn.comCousins to the Vikings and Mendoza as the Raiders' QB1? Let's size up this big deadline trade
    6. CBS Sports HeadlinesKirk Cousins trade grades: Vikings hope to salvage offense; Raiders get 'A,' turn to Fernando Mendoza
    7. SI FeedWhat Kirk Cousins Trade Means for Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer
    8. feeds.bleacherreport.comHow Kirk Cousins Can Make NFL History After Vikings-Raiders Trade at Deadline
    9. feeds.bleacherreport.comKirk Cousins Sends Fernando Mendoza Encouraging Message in IG Photo After Raiders-Vikings Trade
    10. feeds.bleacherreport.comNew Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors Reveal Buzz on Raiders Star After Kirk Cousins Deadline Deal
    11. feeds.bleacherreport.comWatch J.J. McCarthy's Live Reaction to Kirk Cousins-Vikings Trade News After Deal with Raiders
    12. SI FeedKirk Cousins' Jaw-Dropping NFL Career Earnings Revealed After Vikings Trade
    13. SI FeedHow Kirk Cousins Trade Changes Vikings’ Offense Moving Forward
    14. SI FeedKirk Cousins Delivers Heartfelt Message to Mendoza After Raiders Trade
    15. feeds.bleacherreport.comKirk Cousins Trade Explained by Raiders GM, QB Not Alerted Before Surprise Vikings Deal
    16. feeds.bleacherreport.comRaiders GM Explains Kirk Cousins Trade, Praises Fernando Mendoza After Surprise Vikings Deal
    17. SI FeedAlbert Breer on Cousins to Vikings, Jaguars Buy Big at Deadline and Chiefs Add Josh Downs
    18. Latest articlesVikings reacquire Kirk Cousins in deadline deal with Raiders
    19. SI FeedInside Scoop: How the Kirk Cousins Trade Unfolded for the Raiders
    20. SI Feed3 Vikings Winners & 3 Losers After Vikings Shake Up QB Room With Kirk Cousins Trade
    21. www.espn.comDoes Cousins fix the Vikings' offense? Should the Rams have added? Barnwell on the NFL trade deadline
    22. CBS Sports HeadlinesRanking NFL's greatest in-season trades of all-time: Where Kirk Cousins to Vikings ranks among top 10
    23. CBS Sports HeadlinesFantasy football Week 10 QB preview: Kirk Cousins' Vikings reunion comes with catch amid wave of QB chaos
    24. CBS Sports HeadlinesKirk Cousins' reunion with Vikings headlines NFL trade deadline; Georgia tops CFP Top 25 rankings
    25. feeds.bleacherreport.comKirk Cousins' Trade to Vikings From Raiders Detailed in New NFL Rumors After Deadline Day Deal
    26. SI FeedEvery NFL Team Kirk Cousins Has Played For in His Career After Vikings Trade
    27. CBS Sports HeadlinesHow Kirk Cousins rejoining Vikings affects Fantasy Football value of Justin Jefferson and company
    28. CBS Sports HeadlinesKirk Cousins traded to Vikings: Raiders gave QB option to stay or leave franchise, per report
    29. SI FeedInside the Kirk Cousins Trade, and How the Vikings and Raiders Both Won
    30. feeds.bleacherreport.comKirk Cousins' 1st Reaction to Vikings-Raiders Trade Revealed, Opens Up on 'Mixed' Emotions
    31. feeds.bleacherreport.comMatt LaFleur 'Shocked' by Kirk Cousins Trade Price After Vikings-Raiders Deal at NFL Deadline
    32. SI FeedVikings Verdict: Judging Kirk Cousins Trade, Rookie Concerns & Other Overreactions as Week 10 Begins
    33. feeds.bleacherreport.comKirk Cousins' Status for Vikings vs. Packers Revealed by GM After Raiders Trade at NFL Deadline
    34. feeds.bleacherreport.comKirk Cousins' Status for Vikings vs. Packers Discussed by HC After Raiders Trade at NFL Deadline
    35. feeds.bleacherreport.comEverything Kirk Cousins Said About Vikings Trade, Raiders, Jakobe Thomas' No. 8 Jersey
    36. www.espn.comCousins: O'Connell convinced me to accept trade to Vikings, 'Kevin knows me'
    37. www.espn.comKirk Cousins makes first comments on Minnesota trade at Las Vegas Great Clips
    38. SI FeedVikings Week 10 Mailbag: Kirk Cousins, Nolan Teasley Concerns, NFL Trade Deadline & More

Sources

Every article we clustered into this story. Headlines link to the publisher.

  1. Kirk Cousins makes first comments on Minnesota trade at Las Vegas Great Clips www.espn.com ·
  2. Cousins: O'Connell convinced me to accept trade to Vikings, 'Kevin knows me' www.espn.com ·
  3. Does Cousins fix the Vikings' offense? Should the Rams have added? Barnwell on the NFL trade deadline www.espn.com ·
  4. Cousins to the Vikings and Mendoza as the Raiders' QB1? Let's size up this big deadline trade www.espn.com ·
  5. Cousins to Vikings, Mendoza as Raiders' QB1? Let's size up this deadline trade www.espn.com ·
  6. Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando Mendoza The Guardian US ·
Show 42 more sources
  1. Vikings Week 10 Mailbag: Kirk Cousins, Nolan Teasley Concerns, NFL Trade Deadline & More SI Feed
  2. Everything Kirk Cousins Said About Vikings Trade, Raiders, Jakobe Thomas' No. 8 Jersey feeds.bleacherreport.com
  3. Kirk Cousins' Status for Vikings vs. Packers Revealed by GM After Raiders Trade at NFL Deadline feeds.bleacherreport.com
  4. Kirk Cousins' Status for Vikings vs. Packers Discussed by HC After Raiders Trade at NFL Deadline feeds.bleacherreport.com
  5. Vikings Verdict: Judging Kirk Cousins Trade, Rookie Concerns & Other Overreactions as Week 10 Begins SI Feed
  6. Matt LaFleur 'Shocked' by Kirk Cousins Trade Price After Vikings-Raiders Deal at NFL Deadline feeds.bleacherreport.com
  7. Kirk Cousins' 1st Reaction to Vikings-Raiders Trade Revealed, Opens Up on 'Mixed' Emotions feeds.bleacherreport.com
  8. Inside the Kirk Cousins Trade, and How the Vikings and Raiders Both Won SI Feed
  9. Kirk Cousins traded to Vikings: Raiders gave QB option to stay or leave franchise, per report CBS Sports Headlines
  10. How Kirk Cousins rejoining Vikings affects Fantasy Football value of Justin Jefferson and company CBS Sports Headlines
  11. Every NFL Team Kirk Cousins Has Played For in His Career After Vikings Trade SI Feed
  12. Kirk Cousins' Trade to Vikings From Raiders Detailed in New NFL Rumors After Deadline Day Deal feeds.bleacherreport.com
  13. Kirk Cousins' reunion with Vikings headlines NFL trade deadline; Georgia tops CFP Top 25 rankings CBS Sports Headlines
  14. Fantasy football Week 10 QB preview: Kirk Cousins' Vikings reunion comes with catch amid wave of QB chaos CBS Sports Headlines
  15. Ranking NFL's greatest in-season trades of all-time: Where Kirk Cousins to Vikings ranks among top 10 CBS Sports Headlines
  16. 3 Vikings Winners & 3 Losers After Vikings Shake Up QB Room With Kirk Cousins Trade SI Feed
  17. Inside Scoop: How the Kirk Cousins Trade Unfolded for the Raiders SI Feed
  18. Vikings reacquire Kirk Cousins in deadline deal with Raiders Latest articles
  19. Albert Breer on Cousins to Vikings, Jaguars Buy Big at Deadline and Chiefs Add Josh Downs SI Feed
  20. Kirk Cousins Trade Explained by Raiders GM, QB Not Alerted Before Surprise Vikings Deal feeds.bleacherreport.com
  21. Raiders GM Explains Kirk Cousins Trade, Praises Fernando Mendoza After Surprise Vikings Deal feeds.bleacherreport.com
  22. Kirk Cousins Delivers Heartfelt Message to Mendoza After Raiders Trade SI Feed
  23. How Kirk Cousins Trade Changes Vikings’ Offense Moving Forward SI Feed
  24. Kirk Cousins' Jaw-Dropping NFL Career Earnings Revealed After Vikings Trade SI Feed
  25. Watch J.J. McCarthy's Live Reaction to Kirk Cousins-Vikings Trade News After Deal with Raiders feeds.bleacherreport.com
  26. New Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors Reveal Buzz on Raiders Star After Kirk Cousins Deadline Deal feeds.bleacherreport.com
  27. Kirk Cousins Sends Fernando Mendoza Encouraging Message in IG Photo After Raiders-Vikings Trade feeds.bleacherreport.com
  28. How Kirk Cousins Can Make NFL History After Vikings-Raiders Trade at Deadline feeds.bleacherreport.com
  29. What Kirk Cousins Trade Means for Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer SI Feed
  30. Kirk Cousins trade grades: Vikings hope to salvage offense; Raiders get 'A,' turn to Fernando Mendoza CBS Sports Headlines
  31. Fantasy Football Impact of Kirk Cousins Trade: What it Means for Justin Jefferson and the Vikings’ Offense SI Feed
  32. Raiders Trade Kirk Cousins to Vikings: Here Are the Details SI Feed
  33. Instant Grade: Vikings Land QB Kirk Cousins from the Raiders SI Feed
  34. The Kirk Cousins Trade Was Necessary and Should’ve Been Obvious All Along SI Feed
  35. Vikings reportedly re-sign Cousins from Raiders SkySports
  36. Justin Jefferson, Kirk Cousins' Updated Vikings Fantasy Outlook After QB's Trade from Raiders feeds.bleacherreport.com
  37. Kirk Cousins Trade Grades: Vikings Are Officially in Super Bowl-or-Bust Mode SI Feed
  38. New Justin Herbert Trade Rumors on Vikings Links Surface After Kirk Cousins Deal at NFL Deadline feeds.bleacherreport.com
  39. Vikings, Raiders Updated Depth Charts, Salary Cap After Kirk Cousins Trade at NFL Deadline feeds.bleacherreport.com
  40. Kirk Cousins Traded to Vikings From Raiders, Full Details Revealed in Latest NFL Rumors feeds.bleacherreport.com
  41. Seahawks Are NFL Trade Deadline Winners After Kirk Cousins Deal SI Feed
  42. Kirk Cousins trade rumors: Vikings eye stunning reunion as Raiders prepare to unleash No. 1 pick CBS Sports Headlines

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