The Beacon Brief, one report

TransactionWeek 10Update: read the earlier report this one follows

Vikings identified Raiders QB Kirk Cousins as prime trade candidate ahead of 4 pm ET deadline.

Player: Kirk Cousins
Current Team: Raiders
Interested Team: Vikings
Deadline: 4 pm ET today

Kirk CousinsQB, LV Las Vegas Raiders Minnesota Vikings

Earlier reports on this story

Depth chartWeek 9
The Raiders have not received trade inquiries for starting QB Kirk Cousins and plan to keep him while developing No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.
Player
Kirk Cousins
Team
Raiders
Status
Starting quarterback
Plan
Keep sticking with him until they believe Fernando Mendoza is ready
Also
Fernando Mendoza, No. 1 overall pick
Kirk CousinsQB, LV Fernando MendozaQB, LV Las Vegas Raiders
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Nov 8, 2026, 12:45 PM EST
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