Vikings Exploring Wide Receiver Trade Market
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The market is rapidly changing. Adam Thielen suffered a hamstring injury and Trey Palmer's door may have opened in Tampa Bay. What's next for the Vikings and who could they target?
One of the primary targets everyone wants to see the team bring home is Adam Thielen. The Minnesota sports legend has been the subject of trade rumors since the end of last season and all offseason. However, The Star Tribune's Ben Goessling isn't completely sold on the idea of a reunion.
Wide receiver has been a position of strength for the Vikings ever since Justin Jefferson arrived in 2020, but thanks to injuries and a suspension, the team is entering this season with some question marks.
Former Michigan State star wide receiver Jalen Nailor has enjoyed a nice start to his NFL career. After being selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft
Look no further than two of the most prominent teams in the 2025 quarterback market: The Pittsburgh Steelers added DK Metcalf to pair with Aaron Rodgers, and the Seattle Seahawks added Cooper Kupp to pair with Sam Darnold.
Here are five receivers that make sense for the Vikings: This would be much more than the Vikings making a fun headline. Never mind that Thielen isn’t as impactful as he was with the Vikings at the peak of his powers. He’s shown he still has tread on the tires with steady production since signing with the Carolina Panthers.
The Vikings may be in the market for a few players, such as a wide receiver depth. According to CBS Sports' John Breech, there are a couple of veteran wide receivers who could be available to help the Vikings as they look for some help in a banged-up wide receiver room.
The Panthers appear to have an embarrassment of riches at wide receiver. Could the team deal its most proven pass-catcher before the regular season begins?
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connellwas on the TV broadcast of Saturday’s 20-12 preseason loss to the New England Patriots during the third quarter when he dropped an expletive on a live microphone because of an error by a backup wide receiver.