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Minnesota Vikings need to work on facilitating multiple trades during bye week at a position you wouldn’t expect

The trade deadline is less than a month away, and the Minnesota Vikings need to look at a few different trades. The Minnesota Vikings are 5-0, and the conversation has shifted from how good they can be to how far…

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Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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A to Z Sports argues the Minnesota Vikings should trade for pass rushers to sustain their playoff run.
The writer proposes trading a fifth-round pick to the Los Angeles Chargers for veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack.
Chargers running back Kimani Vidal is suggested as a potential depth acquisition for a sixth-round pick.

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A to Z Sports argues that the 5-0 Minnesota Vikings should target trades for pass rushers ahead of the NFL trade deadline to bolster defensive depth for a postseason run. The writer notes that while public speculation focuses on offensive needs, adding depth on the edge would allow defensive coordinator Brian Flores to keep Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel fresh.

The piece proposes trade targets including Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack and running back Kimani Vidal. It also highlights Washington Commanders defenders Frankie Luvu and Dorance Armstrong as viable targets, suggesting Minnesota has sufficient draft capital to execute these proposed deals.

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