Phillips was a team captain and a leader of the Vikings' defense, so this move qualifies as quite the surprise.

The Vikings trading away a three-year starter and team captain in Harrison Phillips left many observers frustrated with the team.

Minnesota flipped veteran defensive lineman Harrison Phillips and a seventh-round pick in 2027 to the New York Jets in return for sixth-round picks in each of the next two drafts. Dianna Russini and Alec Lewis of The Athletic broke the news via X.