Vikings eye veteran WR trade

Minnesota is evaluating a trade for a veteran receiver to add depth behind Justin Jefferson ahead of the 2025 season.

Vikings pursue veteran wide receiver trade to bolster depth

The Minnesota Vikings are seriously exploring a trade for a veteran wide receiver ahead of the 2025 season, per NFL Network, though nothing is imminent. The team is eager to add depth behind Justin Jefferson, who is back on the practice field after a hamstring issue. Behind Jefferson lies uncertainty: Jordan Addison was suspended for three games after a DUI case, Rondale Moore signed with Minnesota after missing last season with a knee injury and then suffered another season-ending knee injury in a preseason game, and Jalen Nailor is week to week after a hand injury. The plan also centers on quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who will take the reins after missing his rookie season due to knee surgery, as the Vikings head into a season with a 14-3 record last year.

The move signals a clear intent to win now by shoring up the receiving corps. It also highlights how quickly a depth chart can crumble with injuries and disciplinary issues. Minnesota faces a balancing act between short term gains and long term payroll health, since any veteran addition will carry a price tag and potential dead cap implications. The league has seen several teams pursue veterans to bridge talent gaps, and the Vikings join that trend while weighing how a new veteran fits with Jefferson and a developing group.

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The road ahead will test whether a veteran swing adds lasting value or pressure on future drafts.