The Minnesota Vikings have acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders, Fox News reported, describing the move as a "blockbuster trade" that sends draft picks to Las Vegas for the quarterback.
The Guardian reported the same deal and gave a more specific account of the compensation. According to The Guardian, citing multiple reports including ESPN's Adam Schefter, Minnesota gave up a third-round pick in the 2027 NFL draft.
The two outlets differ on the terms. Fox News said the Vikings sent draft picks, plural, while The Guardian named one pick, a third-rounder in 2027. Neither summary gives further detail on the deal, and this story cannot resolve the difference.
The Guardian said Cousins is heading back to Minnesota after six seasons with the team. Fox News also described the trade as bringing Cousins back to the Vikings.
On the Raiders' side, The Guardian reported in its headline that Las Vegas is handing its starting job to Fernando Mendoza. Its summary said Mendoza is set to make his first NFL start. Fox News likewise reported that the Raiders are turning to Mendoza as their starting quarterback.
Neither source gives a date for Mendoza's first start or the financial terms of Cousins's contract. Both outlets rely on the trade itself as the central development, with Fox News framing it as a major move and The Guardian focusing on the switch at quarterback for Las Vegas.
Sources: Fox News: Vikings acquire Kirk Cousins from Raiders who turn to Fernando Mendoza as their starting QB; The Guardian: Kirk Cousins returns to Vikings as Raiders hand starting job to Fernando Mendoza.