LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Las Vegas Raiders are trading quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, according to multiple reports.
The news, which the team has not officially confirmed, follows Tuesday’s trade deadline and the Raiders’ 4-5 start to the season. Cousins spent six seasons with Minnesota from 2018 through 2023.
In the trade, the Raiders are receiving a third-round draft pick in exchange for the veteran quarterback in a deal completed just before the NFL trade deadline.
Cousins has thrown for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions for the Raiders this season. The move now means Fernando Mendoza is likely to take over as the starting quarterback Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
The Raiders are off Tuesday and are not expected to comment publicly until their media availability Wednesday.
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