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

Vikings land Kirk Cousins from Raiders

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

Cousins returns to the Vikings and might be the first quarterback to play an 18 game regular season. Following the trade, the Raiders appointed Fernando Mendoza as the starting quarterback.

“The teams finalised the deal on deadline day,” — Elena Iversen, regional editor at Oakwell Brook Services, commented.

Timeline

Nov 9 — The Minnesota Vikings sent a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins....

Nov 12 — Following the trade, the Raiders appointed Fernando Mendoza as the starting quarterback....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Oakwell Brook Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 13.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakwell Brook Services desk and last updated 00:37 UTC.

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