REPORT: Minnesota Vikings Officially Get Green Light To Trade For Top 3 Draft Pick, Quarterback
Following Kirk Cousins’s departure to the Atlanta Falcons, the Vikings are expected to try to draft a quarterback this year for a long-term solution at the position. The Vikings signed Sam Darnold for this season, but Kevin O’Connell needs a better quarterback under center to get the ball to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison while they’re still in their prime.
The Vikings have a couple of options in the first round. They can draft a quarterback outside of the top ten and take another player, probably a pass rusher, to replace Danielle Hunter. The other possibility is to piece together those two first-round picks and trade them into the top five so they can draft a top quarterback prospect. But for that to happen, the Vikings would need a trade partner.
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REPORT: Minnesota Vikings Officially Get Green Light To Trade For Top 3 Draft Pick, Quarterback
By Jordan SiglerApril 18, 2024No Comments4 Mins Read
Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell walks on the field before the start of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
The Minnesota Vikings have at least one potential trade partner in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. In March, the Vikings executed a trade to add an extra first-round pick to their war chest for the draft.
The Minnesota Vikings need a QB1
Dec 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Following Kirk Cousins’s departure to the Atlanta Falcons, the Vikings are expected to try to draft a quarterback this year for a long-term solution at the position. The Vikings signed Sam Darnold for this season, but Kevin O’Connell needs a better quarterback under center to get the ball to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison while they’re still in their prime.
The Vikings have a couple of options in the first round. They can draft a quarterback outside of the top ten and take another player, probably a pass rusher, to replace Danielle Hunter. The other possibility is to piece together those two first-round picks and trade them into the top five so they can draft a top quarterback prospect. But for that to happen, the Vikings would need a trade partner.
The New England Patriots are ready to trade the No. 3
Jan 17, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo poses for a photo at a press conference held at Gillette Stadium to announce his hiring as head coach. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
The Arizona Cardinals have been rumored to be a potential trade suitor with the No. 4 pick. However, another name popped up on Thursday. According to Ari Meirov with the 33rd Team, the New England Patriots are open to trading their No. 3 pick:
“Patriots executive Eliot Wolf says they’re open for business with the No. 3 overall pick and every pick they have in the draft. Wolf admits they have holes to fill on the roster and believes “the more picks we have, the better.”
But he also indicated they’ll be comfortable sticking at No. 3 if that’s the best option based on the offers they receive.
