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Vikings Explore QB Trades Ahead of Deadline
Confirmed
In Short: The Minnesota Vikings have begun inquiring about potential quarterback trades ahead of Tuesday's deadline.
The Minnesota Vikings have started making calls around the league about trading for a quarterback ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline, according to ESPN.
In Monday's 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Vikings (6-2) failed to score a touchdown for the third time this season.
The Vikings have afforded just 21 points per outing to their opponents this season.
NFL analysts are critical of the Vikings if they have to forfeit a Day 2 draft asset to secure a quarterback, especially one going on 40 years old for a half-season rental.
The Vikings have been quiet on the QB front until recently, with just over 24 hours remaining until the deadline.
According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, the Vikings had a trade worked out that would send wide receiver Jauan Jennings back to the San Francisco 49ers.
Jennings would rather stick with the undefeated Vikings, even if he's not a major part of Kyler Murray's passing attack.
The Vikings are also linked to five position groups and 16 players, with some analysts speculating that Murray's latest injury setback could be a 'soft benching.'
What this adds
The Vikings' interest in trading for a quarterback comes amid a flurry of activity in the NFL trade market as the deadline approaches.
The Vikings' decision to explore QB trades is notable given their current record and recent struggles.
Background
The New York Giants are making waves in the NFL trade market as they eye Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the November 7 trade deadline.
The NFL trade deadline is approaching with a flurry of blockbuster deals and aggressive trading strategies.
What's confirmed
- The Minnesota Vikings have started making calls around the league about trading for a quarterback ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline, according to ESPN.
- In Monday's 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Vikings (6-2) failed to score a touchdown for the third time this season.
- The Vikings have afforded just 21 points per outing to their opponents this season.
- NFL analysts are critical of the Vikings if they have to forfeit a Day 2 draft asset to secure a quarterback, especially one going on 40 years old for a half-season rental.
- The Vikings have been quiet on the QB front until recently, with just over 24 hours remaining until the deadline.
- According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, the Vikings had a trade worked out that would send wide receiver Jauan Jennings back to the San Francisco 49ers.
- Jennings would rather stick with the undefeated Vikings, even if he's not a major part of Kyler Murray's passing attack.
What's still developing
- NFL analysts pretty much everywhere are likely to criticize Minnesota heavily if it has to forfeit a Day 2 draft asset to secure a QB going on 40 years old for a half-season rental, particularly when the team could have probably signed him for something similar to the $11 million the Raiders paid Cousins in 2026 had the Vikings just gone after him during the offseason and committed to him as their opening-day starter.
- Unfortunately, after some reports leaked out over the past couple weeks that the Vikings were in the market for a QB, all has gone quiet on that end, with just over 24 hours remaining until the deadline hits.
- Hockenson led Minnesota with four receptions for 33 yards.
- Related: Insiders Expect Vikings QB Change vs Bills; Future Unclear The QB rumors swirling around Minnesota rolled in heavy on Thursday, when NFL on Prime insider James Palmer said the Vikings haven’t ruled out trading for a quarterback.
- If the Vikings, Giants, Steelers and Cowboys don't think it's too early to talk trades, then neither do we.
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- Rapoport and Schefter identified the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks as clubs that have shown some level of interest in the three-time Pro Bowler, per sources.
- Star running back Jonathan Taylor has reportedly also garnered interest from the Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, and Minnesota Vikings.
- The Jets are 2-6 despite some strong performances from their quarterback, while the 6-1 Vikings have struggled to find consistent play at the position.
- Vikings Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett was joined by Ben Leber to break down the Minnesota Vikings 15-19 loss to the Detroit Lions during Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season.
- According to Tom Pelissero, the Vikings are promoting WR Odell Beckham Jr. to the 53-man roster.
Sources
- ESPN La Crosse 105.5link
- Espnlink
- Heavy.comlink
- Minnesota Sports Fanlink
- New York Postlink
- Newsweeklink
- Minnesotasportsfanlink
- Espnlink
- Twincitieslink
- CBS Sportslink
- Nfllink
- Thescorelink
- Profootballnetworklink
- Vikingslink
- Nfltraderumorslink
- Fansidedlink
- KFAN — video link
- NFL on ESPN — video link
- Dan Patrick Show — video link