Raiders Reportedly Have No Trade Interest in Kirk Cousins

Las Vegas is not seeking to trade Cousins, despite speculation that he could make way for Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Raiders have received no calls about Cousins over the weekend, and the team plans to keep him starting until it decides Mendoza is ready, ESPN reported.

First-year coach Klint Kubiak has described Mendoza’s development as a gradual process. Cousins has started all eight games so far this season, and Las Vegas is 4-4 entering Week 9, within reach of a wild-card spot.

Cousins has thrown 19 touchdown passes, second in the NFL behind Joe Burrow’s 20. He has completed 63.6% of his passes and has a 101.4 passer rating.

The Minnesota Vikings have been linked to Cousins, who played for them from 2018 through 2023. Minnesota entered Week 9 at 6-1 and atop the NFC North, while quarterback Kyler Murray is dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring injury. The trade deadline is Tuesday, November 10; whether the Raiders’ position shifts after Week 9 remains to be seen.