NFL trade deadline winners and losers, including Dianna Russini and Kirk Cousins

Winner: Minnesota VikingsWhile a 38-year-old Kirk Cousins is hardly glamorous, he's considerably better than Carson Wentz, Kyler Murray or any other realistic option the Vikings had.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.

This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.He's also still an above-average quarterback, currently second in the NFL in passing touchdowns.With an elite defense already in place, Cousins immediately improves Minnesota's chances of holding on to the lead in the historically competitive NFC North.BOBBY BURACK: DIANNA RUSSINI WANTS SYMPATHY WITHOUT ACCOUNTABILITY IN MIKE VRABEL SCANDALKirk Cousins celebrates on the field after the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts at U.S.Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Dec.

17, 2022.(Getty Images)Loser: Los Angeles ChargersThe Chargers appear determined to become the first team to start 0-8 and make the playoffs.

Either that, or they're the biggest losers of the entire deadline.The reports were true.The Chargers held on to veterans with expiring contracts, including Khalil Mack and Donte Jackson, both of whom could have fetched solid draft capital in return.The team did, however, trade its homegrown, emerging linebacker Daiyan Henley – to the division rival Denver Broncos.Winner: Chicago BearsThe Bears were quiet on deadline day because they made their move two weeks ago.

No team improved more through a trade this season than Chicago did by acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.Simmons has made an immediate impact in Chicago, improving the play of the defenders around him, notably Devin Bush and Austin Booker.Most sportsbooks have moved the Bears from 10th to third in Super Bowl odds in recent weeks.Trading for Simmons is part of the reason.Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (99) leaves the field after the Bears defeated the Seattle S...