Sources - Vikings ID QB Kirk Cousins as prime trade target - ESPN
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Key Points:
- The Minnesota Vikings have targeted Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins as a potential trade acquisition before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, according to league sources.
- Cousins, who has started all nine games for the Raiders this season, previously played under Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell and was a Pro Bowl selection in 2022.
- Cousins had a strong connection with Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson in 2022, helping Jefferson achieve career-best receiving stats that led the NFL.
- Cousins signed a lucrative contract with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 but was released after the 2025 season following a rift with the team and the drafting of a new quarterback.
- The Vikings struggled offensively in their recent loss to the Bills, prompting coach Kevin O'Connell to acknowledge ongoing trade discussions but emphasizing a focus on improving team performance.
