Vikings trade third-round pick to Raiders for quarterback Kirk Cousins
According to NBC Sports, the Minnesota Vikings traded a third-round draft selection to the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins on 2 November, seeking to address recent offensive struggles. The move followed a two-week period in which the Vikings grappled with Kyler Murray’s hamstring tightness, evaluated backup Carson Wentz as a starter against the Buffalo Bills, and explored trade options as the November 10 deadline approached.
Reports from NBC Sports and Bleacher Report noted that general manager Nolan Teasley began contacting teams about a quarterback trade while Murray recovered, and analysts highlighted the team’s decision to start Wentz despite his poor performance. By early November, ESPN and further NBC Sports coverage indicated that the Raiders’ quarterback became the primary target, culminating in the completed trade on 2 November, as confirmed on 11 November.
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