Before striking deal for Kirk Cousins, Vikings reached out about 3, possibly 4, other QBs

First reported by The Athletic at Tue 1:42 PM · 5 outlets in all

1. Yahoo Sports5hBefore striking deal for Kirk Cousins, Vikings reached out about 3, possibly 4, other QBsJustin Herbert was reportedly Minnesota's top target, but Kevin O'Connell and Vikings ownership preferred a reunion with Cousins.
2. ProFootballTalk23hVikings announce return of Kirk Cousins
3. Los Angeles Times(subscription required)24hKirk Cousins is returning to Vikings after trade deadline deal with RaidersThe Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins from the Raiders before the NFL trade deadline, bringing back the quarterback who led Minnesota from 2019 to 2023 and made three Pro Bowls with the team.
4. NY Post24hRaiders trade Kirk Cousins to Vikings in blockbuster dealThe Las Vegas Raiders traded starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, less than an hour before the NFL trade deadline. The Vikings are trading a third-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft in exchange for Cousins, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins speaks at a news conference...
5. The Athletic(subscription required)24hVikings trade for QB Kirk Cousins in deadline deal with RaidersThe Vikings will reacquire Cousins, 38, in a deadline trade with the Raiders. Meanwhile, it will be Fernando Mendoza time in Las Vegas.