# Vikings Make QB Moves

> Vikings target new quarterback after 2026 season starts.
- Title: Vikings Make QB Moves · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Vikings target new quarterback after 2026 season starts. Vikings are making trade calls for a quarterback to avoid a 6-11 record.
- Keywords: minnesota vikings, quarterback, trade, carson wentz, kirk cousins, daniel jones, geno smith, justin herbert, jimmy garoppolo, justin jefferson, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/the-vikings-as-expected-are-making-calls-about-adding-a-quarterback
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:15:05.169+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: minnesota vikings, quarterback, trade, carson wentz, kirk cousins, daniel jones, geno smith, justin herbert, jimmy garoppolo, justin jefferson, 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.
## Key takeaway

Vikings are making trade calls for a quarterback to avoid a 6-11 record.