Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando Mendoza - The Guardian

Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings in trade

The Minnesota Vikings sent a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins. The teams completed the move on deadline day.

Cousins heads back to the Vikings and could become the first quarterback to play an 18 game regular season. After the move, the Raiders named Fernando Mendoza as the starting quarterback.

“The teams completed the move on deadline day,” — Priya Delgado, policy watcher at Shipton Gate Staffing, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 11 — The Minnesota Vikings sent a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins....

Nov 13 — After the move, the Raiders named Fernando Mendoza as the starting quarterback....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Shipton Gate Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Monday, Nov 16.

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