# Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back to Minnesota

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12 outlets covering · First listed: ProFootballTalk, Nov 10, 2026, 1:48 PM · Read it: <https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/vikings-bring-kirk-cousins-back-to-minnesota>

Raiders get a 2027 third-round pick for Cousins.

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- Nov 10, 2026, 1:48 PM: [Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back to Minnesota](<https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/vikings-bring-kirk-cousins-back-to-minnesota>) — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States)
  Raiders get a 2027 third-round pick for Cousins.
- Nov 10, 2026, 2:01 PM: [Kirk Cousins is returning to Vikings after trade deadline deal with Raiders](<https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-11-10/kirk-cousins-vikings-return-after-raiders-trade-deadline-deal>) — Los Angeles Times (Newspaper, United States)
  The 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.
- Nov 10, 2026, 2:03 PM: [Vikings bring back QB Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Raiders to lift a struggling offense](<https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNQ1FXUGVSU2ZweDFoa3JuUHJRX0VvWGdUcHoxR1BoLVlwaEx1NlhJS084ZU9GTm15NUVQdWtzYVQ2WGVBVnhmcFRlT0RVWTUyVzBfejFlR0w3eDVYYk1fa3U0SXNTZXhuMVZfWkhiQk50YTdLaFIwQ1RaLWZnVGVWXzJtTDdRYmZiNXVzRUllNm9rWkU?oc=5>) — AP (Wire service, United States)
- Nov 10, 2026, 2:58 PM: [NFL Trade Deadline Grades: Did Vikings Do Well In Deal To Bring Back Kirk Cousins?](<https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-trade-deadline-grades>) — Fox Sports (Sports, United States)
  Who has won the most notable trades ahead of the deadline? We grade all the top deals.
- Nov 10, 2026, 4:20 PM: [Kirk Cousins is back in Minnesota, and the Vikings' NFC odds are still too long](<https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-betting/kirk-cousins-back-minnesota-vikings-nfc-odds-still-too-long>) — Fox News (TV network, United States)
  Kirk Cousins is back with the Vikings, and Minnesota’s Super Bowl odds jumped to +2200. Why the Vikings’ +1000 NFC price is still worth a bet.
- Nov 11, 2026, 3:00 AM: [NFL trade deadline winners and losers: Vikings go full dadcore with Kirk Cousins in Super Bowl quest](<https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/nov/11/nfl-trade-deadline-winners-and-losers-vikings-bears-jaguars>) — Guardian (Newspaper, United Kingdom)
  Teams with championship aspirations tooled up at the deadline. Most, but not all of them, have improved their chancesAfter what happened Monday night, the Minnesota Vikings had to do this. In a dispiriting loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Vikings saw their tremendous defense go to waste, as Carson Wentz completed eight of 25 passes for 81 yards, no touchdowns, two interceptions and a passer rating of 8.9. It was one of the worst quarterback performances in recent history, and it continued a run of recent QB futility for the Vikings, from JJ McCarthy to Kyler Murray to Wentz. Vikings defensive…
- Nov 11, 2026, 10:07 AM: [Kirk Cousins’ wife Julie hints at true feelings about Raiders exit after Vikings trade](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/kirk-cousins-wife-julie-hints-true-feelings-raiders-vikings-trade/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States)
  It isn’t just Kirk Cousins who has to uproot his life in Las Vegas after being traded to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday. His whole family, which includes his wife Julie and their two sons, will also be leaving Sin City, which they had appeared to be enjoying. Kirk and Julie Cousins pose for a...
- Nov 11, 2026, 10:21 AM: [Kirk Cousins traded to Vikings: Raiders gave QB option to stay or leave franchise, per report](<https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/kirk-cousins-traded-vikings-raiders-gave-option-stay-leave-franchise-per-report/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  Minnesota gave up a third round pick to bring back Cousins
- Nov 11, 2026, 11:47 AM: [Man vs. machine NFL power rankings: How much better can Vikings be with Kirk Cousins?](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7773468/2026/11/11/nfl-power-rankings-projections-week-10-kirk-cousins/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  The machines were right all along about the Vikings. But things have changed a bit with Cousins in the fold.
- Nov 11, 2026, 12:50 PM: [“One Last at Bat”: Kirk Cousins’ Wife Julie Reveals Son’s Emotional Demand After Trade to Vikings](<https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-vikings-one-last-at-bat-kirk-cousins-wife-julie-reveals-sons-emotional-demand-after-trade-to-vikings/>) — EssentiallySports (Sports)
  Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota has brought an unexpected family moment into the spotlight. As the Vikings reunited with their former quarterback in a deadline-day trade, his wife, Julie, shared a glimpse of their final hours in Las Vegas, including one request from their younger son before the family left town. The Minnesota Vikings announced
- Nov 11, 2026, 2:00 PM: [Kevin O’Connell Is Officially Out of Excuses After Vikings-Kirk Cousins Reunion](<https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/onsi/kevin-o-connell-officially-out-excuses-vikings-kirk-cousins-reunion-01m75rtf77r0>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  Vikings fans worldwide were treated to an absolute rollercoaster to start their week. From optimism that a quarterback change could bring new life against the B
- Nov 11, 2026, 2:47 PM: [Vikings QB Kirk Cousins not guaranteed to start vs. Packers, but door is wide open](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-qb-kirk-cousins-not-204731070.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins could start Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, but head coach Kevin O’Connell has not finalized that decision following Tuesday’s trade with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Vikings are preparing for that possibility as Cousins returns to the team he played for from 2018-2023. Minnesota acquired the veteran
