# Vikings' Trade Deadline Needs

> Vikings need trade moves to fix offense as perfect season continues.
- Title: Vikings' Trade Deadline Needs · Minnesota Vikings On SI
- Summary: Vikings need trade moves to fix offense as perfect season continues. Minnesota Vikings must trade for offensive help before Nov. 10 deadline to address weak…
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- Source: Minnesota Vikings On SI — https://si.com/nfl/vikings/onsi/biggest-vikings-trade-deadline-needs-can-t-be-ignored-perfect-season-continues-01m5x13znkha
- Published: 2026-10-27T15:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: minnesota vikings, nfl, trade deadline, offensive line, khalil mack, jonathan taylor, quenton nelson, kirk cousins, kyler murray, nfl trade deadline, sports
## Vikings' 6-0 start
The 6-0 Vikings sit atop the NFL as the league’s last unbeaten team.
## Offensive concerns
While defense and special teams showcase championship pedigree, offense becomes serious point of concern.
## Trade deadline focus
General manager Nolan Teasley must add talent to fill gaps through trade deadline.
## Backfield boost needed
Vikings need running back depth after Aaron Jones' workload drops.
## Aaron Jones' injury
Jones plays through knee injury aggravated Sunday, day-to-day status.
## Trade target: Jonathan Taylor
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor may be best-case trade for explosive running back.
## Taylor trade challenges
Possible Taylor trade gets more expensive daily with multiple contenders checking in.
## Offensive line needs
Vikings need offensive line help after Will Fries' disappointment.
## Will Fries' issues
Fries' five-year $88m deal hasn't met expectations after leg fracture in 2024.
## Trade target: Quenton Nelson
Colts OG Quenton Nelson becomes hot trade target for offensive line.
## Nelson's situation
Nelson in last year of deal with Colts open for business.
## Spoil Brian Flores
Add pass rusher Khalil Mack to defensive coordinator's unit.
## Khalil Mack's status
Mack has three sacks in first four games but slowed significantly since Oct. 4.
## QB room options
Vikings may switch QB after Kyler Murray's offensive fit concerns.
## Trade target: Kirk Cousins
Raiders' Kirk Cousins unlikely to trade despite Vikings' interest.
## Cousins' potential
Cousins could help Vikings' passing game after Sam Darnold's departure.
## Key takeaway

Minnesota Vikings must trade for offensive help before Nov. 10 deadline to address weak offense despite 6-0 start.