Vikings Expected to Explore Kirk Cousins, Daniel Jones Trades
Minnesota could explore quarterback trades before Tuesday’s deadline after a 23-6 loss to Buffalo.
The Minnesota Vikings are set to investigate potential trades for quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Daniel Jones before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Ian Rapoport. The team's recent 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills highlighted the dire need for improvement at the quarterback position. In the game, Minnesota managed only 178 total yards and failed to score a touchdown, leaving them with a 6-2 record.
ESPN analyst Rapoport discussed the two former Vikings quarterbacks on Pat McAfee's Monday Night Football simulcast. He believes Minnesota could explore acquiring them for draft pick compensation without severely impacting the team. "Those are two pretty solid options who could be had for draft pick compensation that wouldn't kill the Vikings," Rapoport stated.
Quarterback Carson Wentz, who appeared in place of injured Kyler Murray, completed only eight of 25 passes for 81 yards, with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Minnesota's offense struggled significantly, holding the ball for just 17 minutes and 28 seconds after halftime. Racopport noted that the Raiders have not shown interest in trading Kirk Cousins, but they could be contacted to inquire about his availability.
The Indianapolis Colts have also indicated that Daniel Jones is not on the trade market. With the deadline approaching on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, the Vikings face a time crunch to find an upgrade to their quarterback position.
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