Minnesota Vikings Officially Make Blockbuster Trade For New Superstar QB

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

The Vikings knew they had to make a move, and they made it on Tuesday ahead of the deadline.

They first identified Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins as a prime trade target. Soon after, the team went out and got it done. Cousins, the Vikings’ starter from 2018 until his Achilles injury in 2023, is back in Minnesota.

The Vikings are sending a 2027 third-round pick to Las Vegas to reunite with Cousins. Minnesota will still have their first- and second-round picks plus the Eagles’ third.

In the aftermath, the Raiders ultimately agreed to get the draft pick and hand over the keys to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. At 4-5, in a crowded AFC playoff picture, the Raiders are unlikely to contend this season.

What Kirk Cousins Brings To The Team

After a dismal 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills in which backup Carson Wentz struggled, the Vikings badly needed Cousins. He has started all nine games for Las Vegas this season, throwing for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions.

Cousins is a natural stylistic fit that gives the Vikings a legitimate shot at going to the Super Bowl.

He might be 38, but he can still sling the football. His success has been remarkable because he’s posting impressive numbers despite the Raiders’ 31st-ranked rushing attack.

Now maybe Justin Jefferson can turn that frown upside down.