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id: 8b62071643
section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-10 11:40 PST
updated: 2026-11-10 18:15 PST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Raiders trade quarterback Kirk Cousins to Vikings

The Las Vegas Raiders traded starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, the team confirmed Tuesday, ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

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)

## Coverage

- [News 3 (KSNV NBC)](https://news3lv.com/news/local/raiders-trade-qb-kirk-cousins-to-minnesota-report-mendoza-in-line-to-start), 2026-11-10 11:40 PST: Raiders trade QB Kirk Cousins to Minnesota, Mendoza in line to start
- [8 News Now (KLAS CBS)](https://www.8newsnow.com/sports/las-vegas-raiders/raiders-deal-quarterback-kirk-cousins-to-vikings-for-third-round-draft-pick-reports-say/), 2026-11-10 12:01 PST: Raiders deal quarterback Kirk Cousins to Vikings for third-round draft pick, team confirms
- [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

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