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Vikings Trade Pitch Sees Them Acquire Former 1st-Round Quarterback

If the Minnesota Vikings want more help at quarterback, they could take a flier on a trade for this former first-round pick.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 3:59 PM
Vikings Trade Pitch Sees Them Acquire Former 1st-Round Quarterback
Key Things to Know
  • Owen Crisafulli pitches a trade sending quarterback Anthony Richardson from the Colts to the Vikings.
  • The proposed deal would see Minnesota send two 2027 fifth-round draft picks to Indianapolis for Richardson.
  • Crisafulli argues Minnesota still lacks a long-term quarterback despite starting the season 5-0 with Kyler Murray.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Owen Crisafulli proposes a speculative trade pitch where the Minnesota Vikings acquire quarterback Anthony Richardson from the Indianapolis Colts. In the proposed proposal, the Vikings would receive Richardson in exchange for two 2027 fifth-round draft picks acquired via Carolina and the New York Giants.

The writer argues that despite Minnesota's 5-0 start, current starting quarterback Kyler Murray has produced mixed results, leaving the team without a clear long-term option. Crisafulli notes that with Indianapolis committed to starting quarterback Daniel Jones, moving Richardson before his upcoming free agency could benefit both franchises.

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