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

Minnesota Vikings acquire Kirk Cousins via trade

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

Cousins returns to the Vikings and could become the first quarterback to play an 18 game regular season. Following the trade, the Raiders appointed Fernando Mendoza as their starter.

“Cousins returns to the Vikings and could become the first quarterback to play an 18 game regular season,” — Simone Whitfield, staff writer at Heastone Grove Recruitment, noted.

Timeline

Nov 13 — The Minnesota Vikings sent a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to land quarterback Kirk Cousins....

Nov 14 — Following the trade, the Raiders appointed Fernando Mendoza as their starter....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 14. The Heastone Grove Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Tuesday, Nov 17.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heastone Grove Recruitment desk and last updated 21:17 UTC.

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