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Vikings Emerge as Potential Trade Destination for Bucs’ 17-TD Veteran

The Minnesota Vikings‘ running back situation right now relies on Aaron Jones, with Jordan Mason currently on injured reserve with a fractured thumb. Despite being in his 30s, Jones answered the call in Week 4. Jones had a solid performance…

By Eduardo Razo · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 8:31 PM

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FanSided's Zachary Rotman listed the Minnesota Vikings as a potential trade destination for Tampa Bay running back Kenneth Gainwell.
The proposed permanent trade would send Kenneth Gainwell to Minnesota in exchange for draft assets.
Minnesota's backfield currently relies heavily on Aaron Jones following a fractured thumb injury to Jordan Mason.

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FanSided's Zachary Rotman suggested the Minnesota Vikings as a potential landing spot for Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kenneth Gainwell ahead of the November 10 trade deadline. With the Buccaneers starting 0-4, Rotman proposed moving the 27-year-old running back for draft assets to help a Minnesota backfield currently leaning on veteran Aaron Jones following Jordan Mason's thumb injury.

Gainwell, under contract through 2027, has registered 17 career touchdowns across 87 NFL games. Meanwhile, analyst Alec Lewis addressed trade speculation regarding Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard, questioning whether Pollard possesses the explosive running style Minnesota needs.

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