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Raiders Initially Asked For 2nd-Rd Pick From Vikings For Kirk Cousins

According to Jordan Schultz, the Raiders initially asked for a second-round pick in exchange for Kirk Cousins before dealing him for their third-round pick. Schultz reports that Las Vegas then revised their demand for Minnesota’s third-round pick that it acquired…

By Jonathan Comeaux · NFL Trade Rumors

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 2:06 AM

Key Things to Know

The Raiders initially requested a second-round pick from Minnesota for quarterback Kirk Cousins before accepting a third-round pick.
The Vikings completed the trade using their own permanent third-round draft selection rather than a higher-value pick acquired from Philadelphia.
Minnesota also explored potential trades for quarterbacks Justin Herbert, Daniel Jones, and Geno Smith before acquiring Cousins.

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The Las Vegas Raiders initially sought a second-round draft pick from the Minnesota Vikings for quarterback Kirk Cousins before ultimately agreeing to trade him for Minnesota's own third-round pick, according to Jordan Schultz. Las Vegas also attempted to acquire a higher-value third-round pick that Minnesota held from the Philadelphia Eagles, but the Vikings declined.

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Raiders Initially Asked For 2nd-Rd Pick From Vikings For Kirk Cousins

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