What happened: Kirk Cousins participated in his first practice back with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday following his Nov. 10 trade from Las Vegas. The workout opened with Creed's 'Higher' playing over the sound system as Cousins began preparations for his second stint with the franchise.
Why it matters: Minnesota stands at 6-2 following a 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 9. The Vikings brought back the veteran quarterback to stabilize the offense ahead of a pivotal NFC North divisional test.
By the numbers: Cousins has completed 202 of 315 passes for 2,340 yards with 20 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in 2026 through 9 games.
What to watch: The Vikings travel to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.