Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings, family prepares for move to Minnesota
Quarterback Kirk Cousins rejoined the Minnesota Vikings after a trade, while his wife arranged housing and his sons chose to relocate with the family.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins has returned to the Minnesota Vikings following a trade deadline deal that sent him from the Las Vegas Raiders. The move requires the veteran to reacquaint himself with head coach Kevin O’Connell’s offensive system and to secure new housing for his family.
Cousins said his home in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, was sold quickly after he signed a three-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, leaving him to find a new residence upon his return to Minnesota. His wife, Julie, is handling the housing search while their two sons, Cooper, nine, and Turner, seven, decided to move north with their father.
"She picked them up from school and said, ‘Here’s the situation: dad got traded to the Minnesota Vikings. What would you guys want to do?’ They looked at her and said, ‘Let’s go!’" Cousins told a reporter.
The boys are currently staying in a hotel near the team’s facilities while the family finalizes a permanent home. Cousins noted that they will need to arrange basic necessities such as a driveway.
The Vikings acquired Cousins after a season in which they struggled to find consistent quarterback play. Previous starters, including Sam Darnold, Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz, faced injuries and performance issues, prompting the team to seek stability at the position.
Cousins, 38, expressed optimism about rejoining a familiar offensive scheme and working with receivers such as Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. The Raiders, now 4-5, have shifted to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza following the trade.