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id: 83c45f4bef
section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-10 18:15 PST
updated: 2026-11-13 18:25 PST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Raiders trade quarterback Kirk Cousins to Minnesota Vikings

The Las Vegas Raiders are trading quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings. Rookie Fernando Mendoza has been named the Raiders' new starter, FOX5 reported.

Section: [Sports](/las-vegas/section/life.md) · Entities: [Kirk Cousins](/las-vegas/wiki/kirk-cousins.md), [Las Vegas Raiders](/las-vegas/wiki/las-vegas-raiders.md), [Minnesota Vikings](/las-vegas/wiki/minnesota-vikings.md), [Fernando Mendoza](/las-vegas/wiki/fernando-mendoza.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX5 Las Vegas (KVVU)](https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/11/10/reports-kirk-cousins-traded-minnesota-vikings-following-raiders-45-start/), 2026-11-10 18:15 PST: Kirk Cousins traded to Minnesota Vikings, Fernando Mendoza named new starter
- [News 3 (KSNV NBC)](https://news3lv.com/news/local/raiders-gave-kirk-cousins-choice-to-return-to-vikings-offering-chance-to-rewrite-his-lega), 2026-11-10 21:14 PST: Raiders gave Kirk Cousins choice to return to Vikings, offering chance to rewrite his lega
- [8 News Now (KLAS CBS)](https://www.8newsnow.com/sports/las-vegas-raiders/las-vegas-raiders-vs-seattle-seahawks-tv-channel-time-what-to-know/), 2026-11-13 18:25 PST: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks: TV channel, time, what to know

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