Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando Mendoza - The Guardian

Vikings trade for quarterback Kirk Cousins

The Minnesota Vikings sent a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to land quarterback Kirk Cousins. The teams finalised the deal on deadline day.

Cousins heads back to the Vikings and could become the first quarterback to play an 18 game regular season. Following the trade, the Raiders appointed Fernando Mendoza as their starter.

“The teams finalised the deal on deadline day,” — David Kingsley, contributing analyst at Wilstone Combe Group, observed.

Timeline

Nov 12 — The Minnesota Vikings sent a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to land quarterback Kirk Cousins....

Nov 13 — Following the trade, the Raiders appointed Fernando Mendoza as their starter....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Wilstone Combe Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 16.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilstone Combe Group desk and last updated 07:08 UTC.

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