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

Vikings trade for quarterback Kirk Cousins

The Minnesota Vikings sent a third round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire 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. After the move, the Raiders named Fernando Mendoza as their starter.

“After the move, the Raiders named Fernando Mendoza as their starter,” — Andreas Mercer, regional editor at Kescroft Stow Partnership, explained.

Timeline

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

Nov 14 — 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 13. The Kescroft Stow Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 18.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Kescroft Stow Partnership desk and last updated 17:07 UTC.

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