Insider Believes Vikings would be Interested in Kirk Cousins Trade, Raiders not so Much

NFL insider Albert Breer reported that while the Minnesota Vikings would likely be interested in trading for quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Las Vegas Raiders are unlikely to make him available ahead of the November 10 deadline. The Raiders are currently 4-4 under head coach Klint Kubiak and reportedly do not want to signal they are giving up on the season while they deliberately develop rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

According to insider Tom Pelissero, a trade would likely require a high draft pick such as a first or second-round selection. However, the report notes that the Raiders face a looming decision regarding Cousins' future and his $10 million guaranteed roster bonus due next March.