Richard Sherman has identified the Minnesota Vikings as a potential destination for Kirk Cousins ahead of the NFL trade deadline (Getty Images)
The former cornerback’s prediction gained fresh relevance after Minnesota suffered a 23-6 defeat to the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. Carson Wentz struggled badly, completing just eight of 25 passes for 81 yards and throwing two interceptions. His 8.9 passer rating marked the lowest for a quarterback attempting at least 25 passes since 2019. Cousins has thrown for 2,340 yards and 20 touchdowns, with his touchdown total ranking second in the league.
He helped the team open the campaign with three straight wins, although the Raiders have since lost five consecutive games. With Minnesota’s offense struggling to find consistency, Cousins could offer a familiar solution to a problem that has grown harder to ignore. On The Richard Sherman Podcast, the former NFL star pointed to Cousins’ continued ability to contribute, even as the trade deadline approaches. Cousins has continued to show that he can produce at a high level with the Las Vegas Raiders this season. His individual numbers remain encouraging. Those figures suggest that his struggles with Atlanta last season have not erased his ability to lead an offense.
Richard Sherman believes the Minnesota Vikings should consider bringing Kirk Cousins back before the NFL trade deadline.
He spent six seasons with the Vikings before joining the Atlanta Falcons in 2024.
The Vikings would be the team I’m most thinking about,” said Sherman on The Richard Sherman Podcast. Cousins would not need much time to understand Minnesota’s offense or its expectations. During that run, he earned three Pro Bowl selections and helped the team reach the playoffs twice. That history gives Sherman’s suggestion more weight than a routine trade deadline prediction. The Vikings would be considering a player who already knows the franchise, its personnel and the pressure that comes with playing in Minnesota.