NFL trade deadline winners and losers: Vikings go full dadcore with Kirk Cousins in Super Bowl quest
Summary
The article names the Vikings’ trade for quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Bears’ trade for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons as deadline wins. It says Cousins addresses Minnesota’s weak passing game, while Simmons has quickly improved Chicago’s defense after the team gave up multiple draft picks for him.Key Facts
- Minnesota sent the Las Vegas Raiders a 2027 third-round pick for Kirk Cousins.
- Cousins had completed 202 of 315 passes for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions this season, with a 97.1 passer rating.
- The Vikings had allowed 116 points, the fewest in the league, and scored 146, ranking 27th.
- The Raiders had signed Cousins to a one-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $11.3 million and selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall in the 2026 draft.
- Chicago sent Tennessee its 2027 and 2028 first-round picks and a 2027 fourth-round pick for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
- According to SumerSports, the Bears allowed 6.39 yards per play without Simmons on the field and 4.45 with him on the field.
- Chicago beat Tampa Bay 27-24 despite quarterback Caleb Williams throwing four interceptions; the article credits the Bears’ defense with taking over the game.
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