US Edition5 potential WR trade targets for injury-riddled Vikings: A familiar face, 2 former second-rounders and more
The Vikings seek veteran wide receivers due to Addison's suspension and multiple injuries, aiming to support Justin Jefferson and maintain depth for the season start, per NFL sources.
- On Wednesday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the Minnesota Vikings are seriously exploring veteran receivers in the trade market due to Jordan Addison's suspension and multiple injuries.
- Because Rondale Moore is out for the season, Jordan Addison is suspended for three games, and presumed WR3 Jalen Nailor is week-to-week with a hand injury, the Vikings face a thin receiver room.
- All‑Pro Justin Jefferson is on track for Week 1, and Minnesota holds $26.4 million in salary cap space to absorb a veteran receiver's contract in a trade.
- With only days before the opener, the Minnesota Vikings face urgency to trade, with the Dallas Cowboys a plausible partner offering DT Harrison Phillips in player-for-player swaps.
- Facing that choice, the Minnesota Vikings must weigh a short‑term stopgap or a high‑impact receiver to support J.J. McCarthy, as a slow 0‑3 start could jeopardize Kevin O'Connell's season.
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Five receivers that make sense for the Vikings
The Vikings might have the best group of pass catchers in the NFL. Not only do they have a talented trio in Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jalen Nailor at receiver, they have a security blanket underneath in T.J. Hockenson at tight end. The issue for the Vikings is they won’t be a full strength for the foreseeable future. Though it appears Jefferson is nearly back to 100% after suffering hamstring injury early in training camp, Addison wi…
Vikings Bracing for Serious WR Injury News After Trade Report
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Minnesota Vikings are exploring veteran receivers in the trade market, causing some concern about the health of Minnesota’s wide receiver room.While Justin Jefferson is expected to be ready for Week 1 despite sitting out most of training camp with a hamstring strain, a recent injury has hit Jalen Nailor and could be serious.Nailor was the presumed fill-in for Jordan Addison, who is suspended for the …
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