Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur was caught off guard that the Minnesota Vikings gave up only a 2027 third-round draft pick to acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders before Tuesday's trade deadline.
"I was surprised (the Raiders) didn't get more for him, quite honestly," LaFleur said Wednesday, according to ESPN. "I was shocked when I saw what they traded him for."
The Packers will likely face Cousins when the Vikings visit Lambeau Field on Sunday.
"He will be out there. He will be starting," LaFleur added. "I'm fairly confident in that. Obviously, he's got familiarity with their system."
The 38-year-old Cousins enjoyed some of the best years of his career with Minnesota from 2018 to 2023, earning three Pro Bowl nods. Over 88 games with the Vikings, he passed for 23,265 yards, 171 touchdowns, and 55 interceptions.
The Packers (6-3) are in a dogfight this season with the Vikings (6-2), Chicago Bears (7-2), and Detroit Lions (6-2) for the NFC North title.
