Vikings Close To Trade For 4-Time Pro Bowl QB Kirk Cousins Right After He Requests A Trade From The Falcons
Minneapolis, MN — Trade Deadline Week. Sources indicate the Minnesota Vikings are very close to an agreement to acquire Kirk Cousins just shortly after the 4-time Pro Bowl quarterback formally submitted a
Minnesota’s move has unfolded at speed: amid quarterback turbulence across the NFC, the Vikings view Cousins as the “experienced piece” that can raise the offense’s ceiling immediately for the stretch run—especially in a system he knows cold under
On the field, the reunion is essentially plug-and-play: Cousins controls pre-snap, throws on rhythm, and handles pressure cleanly, helping Minnesota sustain first-down chains and maximize play-action for weapons like
In terms of structure, the sides are said to be discussing a Day-2 pick with conditions (snaps/playoffs), alongside a restructure
Inside the locker room, the reception skews positive: a veteran field general to steer the huddle and standardize two-minute decision-making. That said, comprehensive medicals and durability checks remain prerequisites before anything is finalized.
“We believe that reuniting with Kirk at the right time will maximize our team’s chances,” GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said of the process “If medical and contract-structure conditions are met, this is the best option for the Vikings
If paperwork and final evaluations proceed smoothly, the deal could be sealed before the deadline—setting the stage for Kirk Cousins’ return to Minneapolis, where every January snap is a stress test and quarterback experience can be the decisive edge.
Chiefs WR Star Shuts Down Speculation Amid Trade Rumors — “I Will Never Leave”
Kansas City, MO. With the trade deadline approaching and rumors swirling, Tyquan Thornton publicly reaffirmed his commitment to the
“I will never leave,” Thornton said firmly.
Despite a deep receiver room featuring Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, and JuJu Smith-Schuster, Thornton emphasized that his value lies in field-stretching speed, vertical route prowess, and forcing defenses to honor the deep ball, which opens space for Andy Reid’s motion- and option-heavy scheme.
From a numbers standpoint, early-season stretches with larger snap counts showed his impact: on-schedule catches in key downs, enough YAC to keep drives alive, and vertical routes that demand respect from boundary defenders.
Amid trade chatter linking him to several NFC teams, Thornton’s message is inward-facing: stay, compete for snaps, elevate the offense’s ceiling. The Chiefs are said to appreciate his professionalism and are willing to tailor packages to leverage his speed and catch radius in the red zone.
As the deadline clock winds down, Thornton’s public commitment cools the noise and effectively closes the door on an exit. In Kansas City, he’s choosing the harder path: stay, win snaps with performance
