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Cousins Addresses Trade Rumors: 'Out of My Hands'
10 Nov
Summary
- Kirk Cousins is surprised by trade rumors despite starting every Raiders game.
- Raiders have received no trade inquiries for Kirk Cousins.
- Vikings linked to Cousins due to Kyler Murray's injury.
Kirk Cousins addressed trade rumors following the Las Vegas Raiders' recent loss, expressing that the situation feels out of his control but that he loves being with the team. These rumors have surfaced despite Cousins starting all nine games for the Raiders this season. The team has experienced fluctuating momentum, with an initial 3-0 start followed by a four-game losing streak before a subsequent win and another loss.
Speculation intensified due to the Minnesota Vikings' situation, where franchise quarterback Kyler Murray is injured. Cousins, a former Vikings player under current head coach Kevin O'Connell, has been identified as a logical trade target by some reports. However, other reports indicate the Raiders have received no trade inquiries for Cousins and have no interest in dealing him, intending to keep him until Fernando Mendoza is ready.
The Raiders signed the 38-year-old signal-caller to a one-year contract. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray's injury is considered short-term, making a trade for Cousins unlikely given the cost of draft picks. Former Vikings player Anthony Barr has publicly stated a desire to see Cousins return to Minnesota.
