Vikings pursue Raiders QB Kirk Cousins as trade deadline nears
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly entered trade talks with the Las Vegas Raiders for quarterback Kirk Cousins on November 10, 2026, according to ESPN. The discussions came as the team sought to address quarterback uncertainty ahead of the league’s trade deadline. Earlier in the week, the Vikings had been contacting other clubs about acquiring a quarterback after a loss to Buffalo, a move reported by ESPN and NBC Sports.
The outreach followed Carson Wentz’s disappointing start against the Bills, which prompted the Vikings to evaluate trade options, as noted by NBC Sports. The shift in focus began when starter Kyler Murray was sidelined with a hamstring injury, a concern first highlighted by NBC Sports, and analysts questioned the offense under head coach Kevin O'Connell, according to Daily Norseman and Bleacher Report.