The Minnesota Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. Adam Schefter reported this. The Vikings will get Cousins in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick
This is a major move for a Vikings team that needed an upgrade at the quarterback position. Now, they have one, although it certainly cost the Vikings a pretty penny. This now could give them the opportunity to make a deep playoff run, with the veteran quarterback who has both experience in clutch moments and put the Vikings.
Adam Schefter had more in what was a busy day for the organization.
Term update: the Vikings are trading a 2027 third-round pick for Kirk Cousins.
Kirk Cousins and Kevin O’ Connell Have Had Success
The duo had successful years together leading the Vikings. The 2022 season saw the Vikings record a 13-4 record. They were named NFC North champions, and they did so in dramatic fashion. Cousins helped orchestrate eight comebacks and 11 one-score victories in this season. His overall production matched the results on the field. He threw for 4.547 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. That season was also favorable for Justin Jefferson, as the wide receiver was able to win Offensive Player of the Year.
The 2023 season was a little bit different. The Vikings had a 4-4 record with Cousins under center. In Week 8 of that season, he suffered a torn Achilles tendon. This ended his season, and the Vikings’ offense never truly recovered. They missed the playoffs, and it began a cycle of finding the right quarterback for the Vikings.
Vikings Make Major Trade for Kirk Cousins From Raiders: Report