Vikings reportedly pushing for Kirk Cousins trade

According to ESPN, the Minnesota Vikings have identified Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins as a prime target before Tuesday’s NFL tradeline, which is at 1 p.m. PT.

The Vikings are desperately seeking quarterback help after they have lost the past two games after starting 6-0. Kyler Murray is hurt and hasn’t been effective when healthy and Carson Wentz was dreadful in a loss that was winnable to Buffalo on Monday nigth.

The Raiders have reportedly been reluctant to trade Cousins who has been good. But if the Vikings give them an offer they can’t refuse, a trade could happen.

That would mean the Raiders would likely turn to No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza starting Sunday at…