# Vikings’ Kirk Cousins Reunion Comes With a Costly Catch After Raiders Trade

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9 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 11, 2026, 6:54 PM · Read it: <https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-kirk-cousins-reunion-comes-005412907.html>

On November 10, 2026, Minnesota Vikings sent a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders for Kirk Cousins. Kirk Cousins last played for the Vikings in 2023. Before coming back to his former team, he had already played with two other franchises, Atlanta Falcons and the Raiders. Today, the situation stands in favor for

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- Nov 10, 2026, 1:37 PM: [Blockbuster Reunion: Vikings Trade For Raiders QB Kirk Cousins](<https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/kirk-cousins-trade-details-vikings-quarterbacks-raiders-fernando-mendoza>) — Fox Sports (Sports, United States)
  The Minnesota Vikings are reuniting with Kirk Cousins, striking a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for the veteran quarterback.
- Nov 10, 2026, 1:42 PM: [Vikings trade for QB Kirk Cousins in deadline deal with Raiders](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7770305/2026/11/10/kirk-cousins-vikings-raiders-nfl-trade-deadline/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  The Vikings will reacquire Cousins, 38, in a deadline trade with the Raiders. Meanwhile, it will be Fernando Mendoza time in Las Vegas.
- 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, 2:08 PM: [Vikings reportedly re-sign Cousins from Raiders](<https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13610762/kirk-cousins-minnesota-vikings-reportedly-re-sign-quarterback-from-las-vegas-raiders>) — Sky Sports (Sports, United Kingdom)
  The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly re-signed quarterback Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders in order to improve their offence.
- Nov 10, 2026, 2:56 PM: [Vikings announce return of Kirk Cousins](<https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/vikings-announce-return-of-kirk-cousins>) — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States)
- Nov 10, 2026, 3:03 PM: [Kirk Cousins’ first move after Raiders-Vikings trade speaks volumes](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/kirk-cousins-first-move-raiders-vikings-trade-speaks-volumes/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States)
  Kirk Cousins was acive on social media after the trade, but with a twist.
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:46 AM: [Kirk Cousins' reunion with Vikings headlines NFL trade deadline; Georgia tops CFP Top 25 rankings](<https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/kirk-cousins-reunion-vikings-raiders-nfl-trade-deadline-georgia-utah-alabama-ucla-cfp-rankings/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  Plus winners and losers from the first Celtics vs. 76ers showdown since their blockbuster trade
- Nov 11, 2026, 10:50 AM: [Inside the Kirk Cousins Trade, and How the Vikings and Raiders Both Won](<https://www.si.com/nfl/inside-kirk-cousins-trade-how-vikings-raiders-both-won>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  Las Vegas wouldn’t force a Minnesota reunion unless Cousins wanted the deal. A catch-up phone call with Kevin O’Connell sealed it.
- Nov 11, 2026, 6:54 PM: [Vikings’ Kirk Cousins Reunion Comes With a Costly Catch After Raiders Trade](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-kirk-cousins-reunion-comes-005412907.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  On November 10, 2026, Minnesota Vikings sent a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders for Kirk Cousins. Kirk Cousins last played for the Vikings in 2023. Before coming back to his former team, he had already played with two other franchises, Atlanta Falcons and the Raiders. Today, the situation stands in favor for
