Minnesota Vikings quarterback trade rumors
The gist
NFL insider James Palmer reported a Vikings quarterback trade is "on the table" ahead of the Nov.
Minnesota is 6-1 but ranks 27th in scoring, and Kyler Murray is out with a strained hamstring.
How it unfolded
- Sep 28, 2026The Vikings traded 2024 No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants for a 2027 fifth-rounder, clearing roughly $4.5 million from Minnesota's books.
- Oct 7, 2026Reports said the Vikings received a reality check on quarterback trade options for a midseason move amid offensive issues.
- Nov 1, 2026Commentary pitched a trade for 49ers quarterback Mac Jones, described as an $8 million quarterback, to replace Kyler Murray, while noting the Vikings probably aren't going to deal for a quarterback.
Key terms
- quarterback
- An offensive football position whose player usually lines up behind the line and leads the offense, often throwing passes.
- NFL
- A journalist who reports inside news and analysis about the National Football League, a US professional American football league.
- trade deadline
- A league-set date after which teams may no longer exchange players during a season.
Source: Wikipedia