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Vikings Consider Trading QB McCarthy to Move Up Draft

4/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Minnesota Vikings are exploring trades for quarterback J.J. McCarthy and edge rusher Jonathan Greenard.
ESPN's Bill Barnwell proposes a deal with the Los Angeles Rams to move up from the 18th to the 13th pick by trading McCarthy, the 18th pick, and a third-rounder for a defensive back.
The Vikings seek to improve their roster after signing Kyler Murray.
Critics say the trade undervalues McCarthy's potential.

History

Historical Context

In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys executed a landmark trade, sending running back Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for multiple draft picks, reshaping team strategies. This trade, involving 18 players and picks, laid the foundation for the Cowboys' Super Bowl victories in the 1990s. Today, the Minnesota Vikings are considering similar trades to enhance their roster, reflecting ongoing strategic evolution in the NFL.

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Story summary

The Minnesota Vikings are exploring trades for quarterback J.J. McCarthy and edge rusher Jonathan Greenard.
ESPN's Bill Barnwell proposes a deal with the Los Angeles Rams to move up from the 18th to the 13th pick by trading McCarthy, the 18th pick, and a third-rounder for a defensive back.
The Vikings seek to improve their roster after signing Kyler Murray.
Critics say the trade undervalues McCarthy's potential.

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