According to ESPN, the Minnesota Vikings have identified Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins as a prime target before Tuesday’s NFL tradeline, which is at 1 p.m. PT.
The Vikings are desperately seeking quarterback help after they have lost the past two games after starting 6-0. Kyler Murray is hurt
and hasn’t been effective when healthy and Carson Wentz was dreadful in a loss that was winnable to Buffalo on Monday nigth.
The Raiders have reportedly been reluctant to trade Cousins who has been good. But if the Vikings give them an offer they can’t refuse, a trade could happen.
That would mean the Raiders would likely turn to No.1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza starting Sunday at home against the Seattle Seahawks. Mendoza has only played in a mop-up role in Week 5 at New England.
The Raiders wanted to roll with Cousins as long as they have a chance at the playoffs. But if Minnesota sweetened the deal, perhaps Cousins will be dealt.
