NFL News, Live Updates: Browns to start Deshaun Watson in Week 10; Vikings trade for quarterback Kirk Cousins

After watching Carson Wentz crash and burn in a 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on “Monday Night Football” in Week 9, the Minnesota Vikings entered Tuesday with an extremely obvious goal: get another quarterback.

The team made good on that promise by acquiring Kirk Cousins ​​in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero.

The Raiders would receive a 2027 third-round pick in exchange for the veteran quarterback.

The Raiders also asked about Justin Herbert, Daniel Jones and Geno Smith, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.

Cousins ​​was the most obvious solution. Once it became clear that the Vikings would be in the market for a quarterback at the trade deadline, Cousins ​​and Indianapolis Colts starter Daniel Jones emerged as popular options, as both players spent time with the team in recent seasons.

Of this pair, Cousins ​​has actually performed well this season. Thanks to his resurgence, the Raiders rank a surprising eighth in points per game in 2026. The team ranked dead last in that category last season.

Cousins ​​played an important role in the team’s offensive turnaround. The 38-year-old has thrown 20 touchdowns against eight interceptions in nine games. Only Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has more passing touchdowns this season, and he’s getting MVP buzz.