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Raiders Coach Has Bad QB News for Some Vikings Fans (and Jon Gruden)

Kirk Cousins trade talk has followed the 6-0 Minnesota Vikings all week, and the Raiders head coach was asked about it on Monday.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 9:15 PM
Raiders Coach Has Bad QB News for Some Vikings Fans (and Jon Gruden)
Key Things to Know
  • Raiders coach Klint Kubiak shut down trade rumors, confirming Kirk Cousins remains the starting quarterback.
  • Former coach Jon Gruden had suggested the Minnesota Vikings trade a second-round pick for Cousins.
  • Kubiak noted there is no timeline to replace Cousins with 2026 first-round draft pick Fernando Mendoza.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak announced that Kirk Cousins remains the team's starting quarterback, shutting down external trade speculation. Rumors had linked Cousins to a potential return to the Minnesota Vikings after former NFL coach Jon Gruden suggested Minnesota trade a second-round pick for the 38-year-old passer.

Despite the Raiders dropping to 3-4 following a 35-21 defeat against the Los Angeles Rams, Kubiak praised Cousins' high level of play. While some Vikings supporters have voiced dissatisfaction with starter Kyler Murray despite a 6-0 record, Kubiak confirmed Vegas has no immediate plans to replace Cousins with rookie Fernando Mendoza.

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