Raiders Got a $650K Bargain in Cousins. What Will Vikings Get?
The Raiders and the Vikings are each paying him $650,000.
The Minnesota Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday for a $650,000 salary, along with a third-round draft pick in next year's NFL Draft. The trade occurred after the Raiders' nine-week stint with Cousins, during which he provided valuable mentorship to the team's top overall draft pick, Fernando Mendoza.
Cousins has a history with the Vikings, having played for them from 2018 to 2023. He is familiar with the team's offensive system and has worked with star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. This return to Minnesota presents an opportunity for Cousins to potentially become the franchise quarterback and help the Vikings achieve a Super Bowl victory.
Meanwhile, Mendoza is set to take over as the starting quarterback for the Raiders in his first NFL start against the Seahawks in Las Vegas. The Vikings' defense, led by coordinator Brian Flores, is one of the best in the league, ranking second in total defense and first in scoring defense. If Cousins performs well, it may be the missing piece to the Vikings' Super Bowl aspirations.
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