# Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back

> Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins after physical clears.
- Title: Vikings bring Kirk Cousins back · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins after physical clears. Vikings traded for Kirk Cousins from Raiders, who will start immediately after passing physical.
- Keywords: minnesota vikings, kirk cousins, raiders, 2027 draft, physical, carson wentz, kyler murray, max brosmer, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/vikings-announce-return-of-kirk-cousins
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:56:31.942+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: minnesota vikings, kirk cousins, raiders, 2027 draft, physical, carson wentz, kyler murray, max brosmer, sports
## Vikings announce return of Kirk Cousins
Vikings trade Kirk Cousins from Raiders for a third-round pick in 2027 draft.
## Cousins passes physical
Cousins passes physical, which is usually a formality for the trade to proceed.
## Cousins becomes starter
Cousins will be instant starter after Carson Wentz is released.
## Kyler Murray as backup
Kyler Murray serves as low-cost insurance policy at $1.3 million if Cousins gets injured.
## Key takeaway

Vikings traded for Kirk Cousins from Raiders, who will start immediately after passing physical.