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

Vikings land Kirk Cousins from Raiders

The Minnesota Vikings sent a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins. The teams completed the move on deadline day.

Cousins heads back to the Vikings and might be the first quarterback to play an 18 game regular season. After the move, the Raiders named Fernando Mendoza as their starter.

“The Minnesota Vikings sent a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins,” — Simone Whitfield, staff writer at Blackley Bridge Staffing, explained.

Timeline

Nov 9 — The Minnesota Vikings sent a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins....

Nov 11 — After the move, the Raiders named Fernando Mendoza as their starter....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Blackley Bridge Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Sunday, Nov 15.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackley Bridge Staffing desk and last updated 10:35 UTC.

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