NFL Trade Rumor: $333M Las Vegas Raiders QB linked to Denver Broncos amid Ryan Fitzpatrick’s brutal take on Bo Nix (Image via Pinterest: Denver Broncos logo and Las Vegas Raiders logo)
If you are unsure how the Denver Broncos fared in Week 5, you might wonder why Bo Nix was criticized despite beating the Los Angeles Chargers. Consequently, the Raiders may be reconsidering their veteran on a one-year contract before the November 10 trade deadline. Because kirk Cousins just lost to the Buffalo Bills, marking his third straight loss of the 2026 season, this is especially true.
The noise started when former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick delivered a ruthless review of Nix.
Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Bo Nix continues to baffle everyone after winning the Week 6 matchup against the 2025 Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks [17-14]. The upcoming matches will be against even more deadly teams like the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks. If his losing trend creeps in [which already has technically with three straight losses], the Raiders may want to set their rookie free. If Fernando Mendoza shines in crucial games, they may want to keep the former Indiana Hoosiers QB. If that happens, Cousins may take up the QB2 role or be viewed as a trade candidate. That’s where the Denver Broncos come in. Also, the Broncos’ offensive outlook may change drastically if Cousins enters the equation instead of Bo Nix. Whether the trade rumors will stop now remains to be seen.
Cousins could be the proven veteran quarterback capable of leading a group with a fair amount of talent, as per USA TODAY’s Jeff Smith.
CBS Sports’ Doug Clawson added further fuel to Ryan Fitzpatrick’s feedback by saying, “There are 701 qualified QB seasons through 6 games in the past 20 years. 2026 Bo Nix ranks 701st out of 701 in average pass length [4.9 air yards per attempt]. 15]. Cousins was doing reasonably well in Las Vegas, especially by setting a reasonably well example for 2025 Heisman Trophy winner and college football champion Fernando Mendoza. Current Contract Status 2026 is the only year of his 2026 contract. Contract Value Cousins signed a one-year, $11.3M contract with $11.3M guaranteed and an average annual value of $11.3M. Salary Cap Hit and Dead Cap Value In 2026, Cousins is scheduled to earn a $1.3M base salary and a $9,180 workout bonus, with a $1.3M cap hit and $11.3M in dead cap value. Years Left UFA [unrestricted free agent] in 2027, zero years left. Total Career Earnings $333 million over 14 NFL seasons with four teams: Washington [Redskins] Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, and Las Vegas Raiders. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
Fitzpatrick claimed Nix wasn’t playing competitively, adding that his performance was “almost disrespectful to the quarterback position. By questioning Nix’s decision-making, clock management, and trust in Sean Payton’s offense, Fitzpatrick’s take went viral and put a massive target on the Broncos QB. Now that Bo Nix’s rank is out in the open, scrutiny will deepen, and a QB suggestion for Denver will follow. And so, here’s Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins for the Broncos. Who would have thought? But pairing Cousins with a team that may need a quarterback instead of Bo Nix? Now, that’s an interesting equation to even think about! Let’s find out how. We’ll discuss Kirk Cousins here. Cousins showed his gridiron magic in the first three games of the season but then collapsed in the next three against ruthless opponents like the Kansas City Chiefs, the New England Patriots, and the Buffalo Bills. Category Details Player Kirk Cousins Present Franchise Las Vegas Raiders Possible Trade Destinations Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, and Kansas City Chiefs. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
His average pass was thrown behind the line of scrimmage in the second half on Thursday [Oct. USA TODAY’s Jeff Smith considers five quarterbacks who could fill in for Bo Nix’s position in Denver: Las Vegas Raiders’ Kirk Cousins, Indianapolis Colts’ Anthony Richardson, Cleveland Browns’ Shedeur Sanders, Arizona Cardinals’ Jacoby Brissett, and San Francisco 49ers’ Mac Jones.