Vikings' quarterback woes revive Kirk Cousins trade talk before deadline
The gist
The Vikings lost 23-6 to Buffalo and CBS Sports ranked Kirk Cousins their best trade-deadline quarterback fit.
Minnesota's passing struggles have put a former franchise quarterback back in the conversation.
How it unfolded
- Jan 14, 2026Kirk Cousins restructured his contract with the Atlanta Falcons, a move reported to make a return to the Vikings more plausible.
- Feb 13, 2026New reporting examined Cousins' standing in Atlanta, with a potential release opening free agency and a Vikings angle lingering.
- Oct 27, 2026The Athletic's Ted Nguyen argued the Vikings should pursue a trade for Cousins if they get desperate to bench Kyler Murray.
Key terms
- passer rating
- A statistic measuring a quarterback's passing performance based on attempts, completions, yards, touchdowns and interceptions.
- free agency
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
Source: Wikipedia