The Minnesota Vikings' trade to acquire Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders was no surprise. The Vikings are 6-2 and in a logjam of teams battling for the top spot in the NFC North, and following Carson Wentz's struggles against the Buffalo Bills, their need at quarterback became apparent. While the trade itself wasn't a shocker
, rival Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur admitted the deal was "mind-blowing" for him.While speaking with reporters, LaFleur addressed the deal, specifically that the Vikings gave up just a third-round pick for Cousins. He stated he was "surprised" the Raiders didn't get more in the deal.
"I was surprised they didn't get more for him, quite honestly," LaFleur said of the Cousins trade. "I was shocked when I saw
what they traded him for. It was mind-blowing to me."
#Packers HC Matt LaFleur on the Raiders trading QB Kirk Cousins to the Vikings:
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 11, 2026
"I was surprised they didn't get more for him, quite honestly. I was shocked when I saw what they traded him for. It was mind-blowing to me." pic.twitter.com/hd9I4uTU8W
Cousins, who was exceptional at holding down the fort for the Raiders before the team rolled out rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, received high praise from his former teammate after the trade news.
With Cousins slated to take over under center for the Vikings, it also means the start of a new era for the Raiders at quarterback, with Mendoza set to receive his first regular-season start this week.
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