The Vikings Now Have a New QB1

The Vikings Now Have a New QB1 K. Joudry | Published : Nov 10, 2026 Follow Us Facebook Twitter Reddit WhatsApp Email Copy Link Copy Link Link Copied All along, the fit made too much sense . Things are now done. ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported that Las Vegas has traded Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 3rd. Consider what the league insider had to say : “Term update: the Vikings are trading a 2027 third-round pick for Kirk Cousins.” Vikings Territory has confirmed via a source that the 3rd being sent to the Raiders is Minnesota’s own 3rd Round selection for 2027 and not the Eagles’ 3rd that came over in the Jonathan Greenard trade. That’s a small win for the Nolan Teasley front office since we’re possibly considering the difference between a 3rd in the 60s/70s instead of the 80s/90s. The Vikings Get a New QB1 The cost of acquisition tells you all you need to know. Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz have been demoted. Max Brosmer, too. In moving off a 3rd, the Vikings have decided that Kirk Cousins is the new starter. Some may struggle with the assignment of getting tossed into the mix so quickly. And, in the end, Cousins may do poorly in Week 10. His week is going to be a whirlwind wrapped inside some whiplash. Where there’s room for upside, though, is in his knowledge of the scheme. He spent two seasons with the current coaching staff from 2022 to 2023. The hard-working, brainy veteran is going to burn the midnight oil to get up to speed on whatever has changed. The fact that he’s got a working relationship with Kevin O’Connell, Wes Phillips, and several players will make things easier. Being able to hang with guys like Justin Jefferson and Brian O’Neill will help. These guys can be coaches in shoulder pads, offering guidance as needed. So far, Kirk Cousins has been having a very good season as a Raider. The 38-year-old veteran is sitting atop a completion percentage that’s a hair over 64%. Not otherwordly but very healthy. Think of that number as being roughly akin to a hitter in baseball having a .275 or .280 average. Nobody is amazed but there’s no concern, either. Just a solid number. Next up are his 20 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. All things considered, that’s some excellent work. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison should be doing cartwheels right now. Ditto for Jauan Jennings, T.J. Hockenson, and Aaron Jones. Oh, and gotta think that Brian Flores is happy to see him return. Overcoming the Packers just became a whole lot more plausible. Not likely but at least Minnesota should have a fighting chance. Kickoff that game is scheduled for noon on Sunday, November 10th. The 6-2 Vikings have a couple more hours to get another deal across the finish line if there’s a desire for more help. Discover more from Vikings Territory Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe By K. Joudry Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. Canadian. Jude 1:24-25.