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"NFL Trade Deadline Reaction: Kirk Cousins is BACK with Vikings, Chiefs & 49ers snag WRs, Bills IMPROVE Defense + NFL Trade Deadline Mailbag" is an episode of 3 and Out with John Middlekauff. Runtime 1 hr 1 min. Published November 11, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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John Middlekauff is back with another episode of 3 & Out, reacting to all the biggest moves and storylines from the NFL Trade Deadline. With teams making their final pushes to improve their rosters for the playoff race, John breaks down which franchises made smart moves, which teams took big swings, and who came out as the biggest winners and losers.
John starts with the surprising news that Kirk Cousins is back with the Minnesota Vikings, discussing what the move means for Minnesota and how Cousins fits into the team's plans moving forward.
John also breaks down the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers adding wide receiver help, examining how the new additions could impact two Super Bowl contenders. Plus, he looks at the Buffalo Bills improving their defense and whether their deadline moves make them a stronger threat in the AFC.
Who made the best moves? Which teams failed to address their biggest needs? And which contenders are now better positioned for a deep playoff run?
The show wraps up with the NFL Trade Deadline Mailbag, as John answers listener questions about the biggest trades, roster moves, contenders, quarterbacks, and everything else surrounding the NFL.
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