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The Minnesota Vikings aren't waiting around. After Carson Wentz turned in a forgettable performance filling in for injured Kyler Murray against Buffalo, Minnesota reached back into its past and pulled off a blockbuster — trading for veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for draft capital. Whether this is a fix or just a familiar face, the pressure is on immediately.
Speaking of the Bills, Buffalo isn't done dealing either. They've sent a second-round pick to the Tennessee Titans to land safety Amani Hooker, getting back a fifth-rounder in the process. Hooker leads the entire NFL with five interceptions through seven games this season, and Buffalo's defense just got significantly nastier in the back end heading into the stretch run.
And shifting to the ice, Connor Hellebuyck is speaking publicly for the first time about why he requested a trade away from the Winnipeg Jets. The Vezina Trophy winner told reporters that things crossed a line — that he and his family faced treatment that made it impossible to stay. He's now thriving in New Jersey, but those words carry weight and they will linger in Winnipeg for a long time.
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