Minnesota Vikings Urged To Trade For Six-Time All-Pro

Purple Daily's Phil Mackey suggested that the Minnesota Vikings pursue a trade for Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson. Mackey proposed sending a Day 2 draft pick to acquire the veteran guard and subsequently signing him to a contract extension. The suggestion follows an interior offensive line setback for Minnesota after left guard Donovan Jackson suffered a torn meniscus and was placed on Injured Reserve.

Writer Jerry Markarian argues that pursuing Nelson might not serve Minnesota's best interests despite the immediate roster upgrade. Markarian notes that the Vikings already have numerous players entering the final year of their contracts, including quarterback Kyler Murray and tight end T.J. Hockenson, making a high-priced rental deal less practical for the franchise.