# Kirk Cousins Returns to Vikings QB Room

> Kirk Cousins joins Vikings as QB1 after trade, reshaping Minnesota's quarterback depth.
- Title: Kirk Cousins Returns to Vikings QB Room · Yahoo Sports
- Summary: Kirk Cousins joins Vikings as QB1 after trade, reshaping Minnesota's quarterback depth.
- Keywords: kirk cousins, vikings, las vegas raiders, kyler murray, carson wentz, max brosmer, nfl trade deadline, quarterback room, Yahoo Sports
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kirk-cousins-back-heres-happens-203407958.html
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:34:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kirk cousins, vikings, las vegas raiders, kyler murray, carson wentz, max brosmer, nfl trade deadline, quarterback room, sports
## Kirk Cousins trade
Kirk Cousins joins Vikings as QB1 after trade from Las Vegas Raiders for 2027 third-round draft pick.
## QB pecking order
QB1: Kirk Cousins, QB2: Kyler Murray, QB3: Carson Wentz, QB4: Max Brosmer.
## Cousins' playbook challenge
Cousins must reacquaint with Kevin O'Connell's playbook after last operating in 2023.
## Murray's injury status
Kyler Murray deals with reported Grade 2 hamstring strain before Packers game.
## Wentz's ankle injury
Carson Wentz left Monday night's loss to Bills with left ankle injury.
## Cousins' Super Bowl chance
Cousins could revive Vikings offense to keep Minnesota in Super Bowl conversation.
## Key takeaway

Kirk Cousins starts for Vikings with Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer as backups after trade from Las Vegas Raiders.