Sources: Vikings made initial Cousins trade call before MNF meltdown

The Minnesota Vikings contacted the Las Vegas Raiders about a potential Kirk Cousins trade before their Monday Night Football game against the Buffalo Bills, according to sources from ESPN and NFL Network. The trade inquiry preceded what is described as a 'meltdown' performance in that MNF game. Cousins is set to start against the Packers in his return to Minnesota, suggesting the trade discussions ultimately did not result in a deal.