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Minnesota Vikings Insider Names Potential Future Hall of Famer a ‘Realistic Trade Target’

As the Minnesota Vikings return from the bye with a 5-0 record, could they trade for a potential future Hall of Famer?

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 6:38 PM
Minnesota Vikings Insider Names Potential Future Hall of Famer a ‘Realistic Trade Target’
Key Things to Know
  • Vikings insider Alec Lewis highlighted Colts guard Quenton Nelson as a realistic trade target for Minnesota.
  • Minnesota holds an undefeated 5-0 record as it prepares to face Indianapolis in Week 7.
  • Nelson could immediately step in at left guard to replace injured rookie Donovan Jackson.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Athletic's Vikings insider Alec Lewis named Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson as a realistic trade target for the Minnesota Vikings. Coming off a Week 6 bye with an undefeated 5-0 record, Minnesota could potentially look to upgrade its interior offensive line via a trade before facing the Colts in Week 7.

Andrew Buller-Russ notes that Nelson would immediately fill in at left guard following Donovan Jackson's season-ending injury. Although the long-term positional fit remains complex alongside players like Will Fries and Blake Brandel, Buller-Russ argues that finding a higher-caliber interior lineman than Nelson would be difficult.

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