# Timeline of Kirk Cousins pursuit revealed before Vikings’ seismic trade

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/timeline-of-kirk-cousins-pursuit-revealed-before-vikings-seismic-trade/
- Published: 2026-11-14T18:32:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T19:22:03+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/sports/how-the-vikings-kirk-cousins-trade-came-together/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- The Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins after a poor showing from their backups.
- Minnesota increased its offer from a fifth-round pick to a third.
- The deal frees up $10 million for Las Vegas in 2027.

## Summary

The Minnesota Vikings pursued a trade for quarterback Kirk Cousins after a 23-6 defeat by the Buffalo Bills exposed problems with their backup quarterbacks. The move matters because Cousins is set to return as Minnesota’s starter, while the trade also gives the Raiders more room to develop rookie Fernando Mendoza.

Minnesota first contacted Las Vegas around midday on Monday, but said it would wait to see how the game went before continuing talks. After Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer combined for 127 passing yards, two interceptions and no conversions on 10 third- or fourth-down attempts, the Vikings called again before 6 a.m. PT on Tuesday. They raised an initial fifth-round pick offer to a third-round pick; the Raiders would also free up $10 million in 2027, with Minnesota taking on Cousins’ bonus guarantee. Cousins is due to start against Green Bay, while Mendoza is set for his first career start against Seattle.

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