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Vikings Make QB Moves
Vikings target new quarterback after 2026 season starts.
In brief
Vikings target new quarterback after 2026 season starts. Vikings are making trade calls for a quarterback to avoid a 6-11 record. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Vikings target new quarterback
Vikings are making calls about adding a quarterback to avoid a 6-11 season record.
2026 season context
Vikings previously upgraded quarterbacks after Teddy Bridgewater's 2016 knee injury and Kirk Cousins' 2023 torn Achilles tendon.
Current QB situation
Carson Wentz has a passer rating against Buffalo of 8.9, making Vikings' need urgent.
Potential trade targets
Vikings could trade for quarterbacks including Kirk Cousins, Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, or Justin Herbert.
Risk of backup
Trading a backup quarterback risks injury to the starter in the next game.
QB upgrade impact
Vikings need a quarterback who performs better than Kyler Murray or Carson Wentz.
Justin Jefferson option
Vikings could sign Justin Jefferson if they can't upgrade at quarterback.
Jimmy Garoppolo as last resort
Jimmy Garoppolo would be an instant upgrade to Vikings' current quarterback bar.
The essence
Vikings are making trade calls for a quarterback to avoid a 6-11 record.
