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NFL Insider Watching Vikings QB Moves For Trade Deadline

When an NFL insider keeps saying they are watching the Minnesota Vikings to trade for a certain position; where there is smoke there is fire.

By Steve Hoikkala · Purple PSD

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:55 AM

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Adam Schefter has repeatedly highlighted the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback position ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
Carson Wentz is set to start for the 6-1 Vikings against Buffalo over Kyler Murray.
Steve Hoikkala identifies Kirk Cousins and Geno Smith as realistic trade targets who fit Kevin O'Connell's offense.

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Steve Hoikkala reports that NFL insider Adam Schefter has repeatedly pointed toward the Minnesota Vikings potentially making a trade at quarterback before the deadline. Despite holding a 6-1 record, Minnesota's offense has struggled under Kyler Murray, prompting head coach Kevin O'Connell to start Carson Wentz against the Buffalo Bills.

Hoikkala analyzes potential trade candidates that fit O'Connell's system, highlighting Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and Jets quarterback Geno Smith. General manager Nolan Teasley is reportedly working the phones ahead of Tuesday's deadline, with long-shot names like Mac Jones, Daniel Jones, and Justin Herbert also circulating.

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