# Why the Vikings turned to Kirk Cousins in a trade they hope will save their season

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4 outlets covering · First listed: The Athletic, Nov 10, 2026, 5:19 PM · Read it: <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7771619/2026/11/10/kirk-cousins-vikings-nfl-trade-deadline/>

In going after Cousins at the trade deadline, the Vikings are set to turn the reins over to a quarterback the whole building can get behind.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 10, 2026, 5:19 PM: [Why the Vikings turned to Kirk Cousins in a trade they hope will save their season](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7771619/2026/11/10/kirk-cousins-vikings-nfl-trade-deadline/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  In going after Cousins at the trade deadline, the Vikings are set to turn the reins over to a quarterback the whole building can get behind.
- Nov 10, 2026, 8:09 PM: [In Kirk Cousins, the Vikings landed their first choice](<https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/in-kirk-cousins-the-vikings-landed-their-first-choice>) — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States)
  After last night's abysmal performance by the offense against the Bills, the Vikings mobilized to trade for a quarterback.
- Nov 11, 2026, 6:59 AM: [Ranking NFL's greatest in-season trades of all-time: Where Kirk Cousins to Vikings ranks among top 10](<https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-nfls-greatest-in-season-trades-kirk-cousins-vikings/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  Tuesday's trade is already among the most notable in-season deals in league history
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:26 PM: [Korpisalo makes the save of the season!](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/korpisalo-makes-save-season-012654339.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)