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Kirk Cousins sends Fernando Mendoza parting message after Raiders trade brings him back to Vikings
Kirk Cousins has sent Fernando Mendoza a message of support after leaving the Las Vegas Raiders to rejoin the Minnesota Vikings in a late-season trade. The veteran quarterback shared a photo with the rookie on Instagram, thanking Raiders supporters while encouraging Mendoza to take his opportunity in Las Vegas.
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- Sports IllustratedInside the Kirk Cousins Trade, and How the Vikings and Raiders Both WonLas Vegas wouldn’t force a Minnesota reunion unless Cousins wanted the deal. A catch-up phone call with Kevin O’Connell sealed it.
- ESPNCousins to Vikings, Mendoza as Raiders' QB1? Let's size up this deadline tradeWe answered big questions surrounding the trade of quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Raiders to the Vikings.
- Yahoo SportsKirk Cousins sends Fernando Mendoza parting message after Raiders trade brings him back to VikingsKirk Cousins has sent Fernando Mendoza a message of support after leaving the Las Vegas Raiders to rejoin the Minnesota Vikings in a late-season trade. The veteran quarterback shared a photo with the rookie on Instagram, thanking Raiders supporters while encouraging Mendoza to take his opportunity in Las Vegas.
- NY PostKirk Cousins passes torch to Fernando Mendoza with one final messageThe torch has officially been passed from Kirk Cousins to Fernando Mendoza. After Cousins was shipped from the Raiders to the Vikings in an NFL trade deadline blockbuster on Tuesday, Mendoza and Cousins said they’re both thankful for their time together. Kirk Cousins suited up in a Raiders uniform for the last time Sunday. Cousins...
- EssentiallySports“Go Get Em”: Kirk Cousins Bids Goodbye to Fernando Mendoza & Raiders After Blockbuster Trade to VikingsNovember 10 has been marked off the calendar, and trades are done and dusted. One of the players who has found a new home is former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins. Initially signed up to hold down the fort for them until rookie Fernando Mendoza gets up to speed, the Raiders might have been
- Fox SportsNFL Trade Deadline Grades: Did Vikings Do Well In Deal To Bring Back Kirk Cousins?Who has won the most notable trades ahead of the deadline? We grade all the top deals.
- CBS SportsKirk Cousins trade grades: Vikings hope to salvage offense; Raiders get 'A,' turn to Fernando MendozaCousins returns to the place he played from 2018-23
- ProFootballTalkVikings announce return of Kirk Cousins
- The Athletic(subscription required)After Kirk Cousins trade, Fernando Mendoza will be the Raiders' starting QB going forwardThe draft's top pick will make his first NFL regular-season start against the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
- Sky SportsVikings reportedly re-sign Cousins from RaidersThe Minnesota Vikings have reportedly re-signed quarterback Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders in order to improve their offence.
- APVikings bring back QB Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Raiders to lift a struggling offense
- Los Angeles Times(subscription required)Kirk 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.
- GuardianNFL trade deadline: Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando MendozaMinnesota acquire veteran quarterback for 2027 pickCousins returns to Vikings after six seasons with teamNo 1 pick Mendoza set to make first NFL startKirk Cousins is heading back to Minnesota.The Vikings have acquired the veteran quarterback from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2027 draft, according to multiple reports, including from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
- Fox NewsVikings acquire Kirk Cousins from Raiders who turn to Fernando Mendoza as their starting QBKirk Cousins returns to the Minnesota Vikings in a blockbuster trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, sending draft picks for the quarterback.
