- Minnesota acquire veteran quarterback for 2027 pick
Cousins returns to Vikings after six seasons with team
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Kirk Cousins is heading back to Minnesota.
The Vikings have acquired the veteran quarterback from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2027 draft, according to multiple reports, including from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.