Vikings Receive Strong Kirk Cousins Message After Loss to Lions

Following the Minnesota Vikings' Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions on November 1, former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel urged the franchise to explore a trade for Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins. Despite Kyler Murray passing for 210 yards and two touchdowns, Minnesota's offense struggled to capitalize on a defense that held Detroit to 19 points in their first loss of the season.

Daniel argued on 'Bussin' With The Boys' that reacquiring Cousins would offset Minnesota's mid-season trade of J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants. Additionally, NBC Sports insider Mike Florio suggested the Vikings consider changes at quarterback, including a potential trade or turning to backup Carson Wentz.