NFL trade deadline: Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando Mendoza

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, reuniting Cousins with his former team after six seasons there. The trade was reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Meanwhile, the Raiders are handing the starting quarterback job to Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, who is set to make his first NFL start.