The Vikings’ locker room is buzzing after the Tuesday trade for veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, according to an insider who posted on X. Players praise Cousins for his morale‑boosting presence, a needed lift after back‑to‑back losses, including a blowout by the Bills. Cousins returns after a stint with the Raiders, where he threw for 2,340 yards and 20 TDs this season. His arrival follows Carson Wentz’s historically poor performance (2.3 QBR, three turnovers). With the Vikings sitting 6‑2 and a stout defense, the offense—highlighted by Justin Jefferson’s concerns—looks to revive ahead of Sunday’s Packers clash.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones rebuts rumors that free‑agency concerns sidelined wideout George Pickens and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. after both missed the 27‑23 win over Indianapolis on Nov. 9. On 105.3 The Fan, Jones, citing ESPN’s Todd Archer, says their absences are “100 percent injury related.” Pickens is nursing a shoulder injury from Oct. 8 and a recent hamstring strain, while Porter deals with a lingering ankle issue that also forced him out of the 33‑30 overtime loss to Arizona on Nov. 1. With the team at 4‑5, their returns are vital for Dallas’s playoff push.
The Kansas City Chiefs have completed a trade for former Colts wideout Josh Downs, sending a 2027 fourth‑round and a 2027 fifth‑round pick to Indianapolis in exchange for Downs and a 2027 seventh‑rounder. Downs, 25, was a two‑year starter at North Carolina, a two‑time first‑team All‑ACC honoree, and a 2023 third‑round draft pick (79th overall). In 2026 he logged 33 catches for 354 yards and one touchdown over nine games. The move adds depth to the Chiefs’ receiving corps as the season nears its deadline.
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The Indianapolis Colts trade wide receiver Josh Downs to the Kansas City Chiefs, eliminating a top trade target once linked to the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Kansas City hands over its 2027 fourth- and fifth‑round picks plus a 2027 seventh‑rounder to acquire Downs. The move reshapes the Steelers’ off‑season plans and bolsters the Chiefs’ receiving corps.
Russell Wilson tells CBS Sports that the Minnesota Vikings are now his "new favorite" to win the Super Bowl after they trade for former Raider quarterback Kirk Cousins. The deal, completed before the Tuesday deadline for a third‑round pick, comes as the Vikings scramble to replace injured Kyler Murray and a struggling Carson Wentz, who threw two interceptions in a 23-6 loss to Buffalo. Wilson praised the team’s defense under Brian Flores and star wideout Justin Jefferson, noting the move could lift the Vikings in the NFC North ahead of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
Justin Jefferson now has room to shine again after the Minnesota Vikings acquired Kirk Cousins before the trade deadline.
The Los Angeles Chargers have officially made their first trade of the deadline—and the season is officially over.
The Patriots will face a familiar foe in Week 14 as quarterback Kirk Cousins returns to Foxborough, this time wearing a Vikings uniform. Minnesota traded the 38‑year‑old to the Raiders for a 2027 third‑round pick, re‑uniting Cousins with the team where he played from 2018‑2023. He started all nine Raiders games this season, including a 45‑17 loss to New England in Week 5. The Vikings, after a 6‑0 start, have struggled at quarterback with Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer, but plan to make Cousins the starter for the upcoming primetime clash. Cousins joins an elite group of only eight QBs to face the same opponent twice in one season for different teams.
Rookie De'Zhaun Stribling is currently on a prolonged injury hiatus, but he inadvertently benefits from the 49ers' acquisition of Keenan Allen.
The Las Vegas Raiders are trading Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a third-round pick, making room for rookie Fernando Mendoza to start.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have traded with the Indianapolis Colts for WR Josh Downs, sending a 2027 fourth‑ and fifth‑round pick and receiving Downs plus a 2027 seventh‑rounder. Downs, a 25‑year‑old third‑round pick from 2023, posted 2,494 career yards and 12 TDs, and led the Colts with 354 receiving yards in the first nine weeks despite a 58% catch rate and four drops. He will join a Chiefs slot group that includes Rashee Rice and Cyrus Allen, while Xavier Worthy recovers from a hamstring tweak. The move adds depth as Kansas City eyes a Super Bowl run.
The Steelers’ Week 10 primetime clash with the Cincinnati Bengals will be overseen by referee Clete Blakeman, marking his second Steelers assignment this season after his crew called the Week 4 loss to the Browns. The officiating matchup adds intrigue to the November 10 showdown.
The Minnesota Vikings acquire veteran QB Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders just before the trade deadline, bolstering a Super Bowl‑contending offense. Cousins, who previously spent six seasons in Minnesota before a brief, troubled stint with the Atlanta Falcons—who later drafted Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall—posted a 64.1% completion rate and 20 touchdowns with the Raiders. His move makes the Vikings’ Week 12 showdown in Minnesota even tougher for the Falcons, who struggle against blitzes and have a pressure‑vulnerable quarterback in Penix. The trade adds fresh intrigue to Atlanta’s already brutal schedule.
Before the Nov. 9 trade deadline, the Minnesota Vikings pursued three quarterbacks—Justin Herbert, Daniel Jones and Geno Smith—before landing veteran Kirk Cousins from the Raiders. Insider Jordan Schultz says the Chargers shut down all Herbert talks because of his no‑trade clause, while the Colts and Jets refused to move Jones and Smith, citing the need to evaluate their coaches. The Vikings, boasting the league's top defense, finally opted for the familiar Cousins, hoping his prior success with coach Kevin O’Connell can boost their Super Bowl hopes.
The Denver Broncos pull off a deadline trade, acquiring versatile linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers. In exchange, Denver ships a 2027 fourth‑round and a 2028 fifth‑round pick. Henley, known for his run‑stopping, quarterback‑spy skills and pass‑coverage impact, joins a defense already stacked with a team captain. The move comes as Henley enters the final year of his rookie contract and could earn an extension, but it leaves open questions about the roles of Justin Strnad and Alex Singleton.
The 2026 NFL trade deadline sees several blockbuster moves. The Denver Broncos acquire Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley for a fourth- and fifth‑round pick, bolstering a 7‑2 defense. In a headline swap, the Las Vegas Raiders send four‑time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 third‑round pick, marking Cousins' return to Minnesota and the start of the Fernando Mendoza era in Vegas. The Tennessee Titans trade safety Amani Hooker to the Buffalo Bills for second‑ and fifth‑round picks, giving Buffalo a top‑intercepting defender as they sit 7‑1 atop the AFC. The Jacksonville Jaguars are busy, sending a 2027 first‑rounder and a 2029 second‑rounder to Philadelphia for DT Jordan Davis while also adding safety Jessie Bates III and DT Davon Godchaux. Additional moves include the Jets trading safety Andre Cisco to Detroit for a 2028 sixth‑round pick.
The Denver Broncos made a deadline move for a linebacker, and they got him from a division rival
Kirk Cousins is a Viking again, and it lands right on top of the Lions' division race. #OnePride
The Fernando Mendoza Era is underway in Las Vegas.
Last year's draft brought plenty of interesting storylines for Kansas City Chiefs fans. Not only did they have a top-10 pick for the first time in years but they also watched as the Las Vegas Raiders held the top pick in the draft.
After an 0-8 start, the Los Angeles Chargers abandon their “core‑players” stance by trading linebacker Daiyan Henley to the Denver Broncos for a 2027 fourth‑round and a 2028 fifth‑round pick, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. The move sends a key defender to a divisional rival still eyeing a deep playoff run after last year’s AFC Championship loss. With no wins and a tough road game against the Baltimore Ravens looming, the Chargers may make further moves before the trade deadline, though drastic changes seem unlikely.
MLB Trade Rumors and columnist Jeff Jones report that the St. Louis Cardinals are actively pursuing a reunion with reliever JoJo Romero, and sources say Romero is equally interested. Romero, 30, posted a 3.36 ERA over 55 games for St. Louis before his 2025 World Series run with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he posted a 1.13 ERA in eight postseason appearances. He is projected to seek a two‑year, $13 million deal despite a history of injuries, including Tommy John surgery in 2022. The Brewers, Twins and Giants may also chase him, but a decision could come before the end of November ahead of the December 1 work stoppage.
New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy made it clear on Tuesday that he will be able to play on Thursday night against the Washington Commanders after suffering a hip injury in Week 9.