Vikings, Kirk Cousins Return Press Conference Highlights

Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect The Minnesota Vikings (6-2) were back at TCO Performance Center on Wednesday, one day after the trade that brought Kirk Cousins back from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick. General manager Nolan Teasley spoke first, then head coach Kevin O Connell. Cousins followed with a press conference of nearly 14 minutes, his first time at the podium since the deal sent him back to Minnesota. It was a surreal moment. Tomorrow, Kirk Cousins is going to practice at TCO Performance Center and then speak with media ahead of Vikings @ Packers. Just another Wednesday Minnesota Sports Fan (@realmnsportsfan) November 10, 2026 All parties confirmed what we already knew about the trade, that the deal came together fast. Talks picked up Tuesday morning after Monday night s loss to the Buffalo Bills, which included one of the worst performances in Vikings QB history out via Carson Wentz. Kirk s first mission back in Minn