Minnesota added veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, according to the Associated Press.
The move followed a 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on November 9, where quarterback Carson Wentz completed 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards and two interceptions, as reported by the AP. The Associated Press said that the Vikings average 18.3 points per game.
The Raiders received a 2027 third-round draft pick in exchange for Cousins, according to The Athletic. Las Vegas turned its attention to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the AP reported.
Indianapolis held onto running back Jonathan Taylor after failing to receive an offer meeting its asking price from interested teams, according to The Athletic.
The Colts still accumulated a third-round pick, two fourth-round picks, two fifth-round picks, and a sixth-round pick through separate deals involving guard Quenton Nelson, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, wide receiver Keenan Allen, and wide receiver Josh Downs.
Player movement around the league included Allen moving from Indianapolis to the San Francisco 49ers, and Downs heading from the Colts to the Kansas City Chiefs, according to the AP. Buffalo added safety Amani Hooker, while Denver brought in linebacker Daiyan Henley.
The trading period officially closed at 4 p.m. Eastern Time on November 10, according to The Athletic. League rules prohibit teams from processing further trades until the new league year begins in March, though franchises remain permitted to sign free agents and claim players off waivers.
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