Vikings Explore Quarterback Trades After Wentz Struggles

Minnesota has contacted teams about quarterbacks ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, with Daniel Jones, Kirk Cousins and Mac Jones among the names discussed as possible options. The Vikings are 6-2 and have a strong defense, but uncertainty at quarterback threatens their ability to keep pace in a division where every team has a winning record.

Carson Wentz started Monday’s home game against Buffalo, completing 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards and throwing two interceptions. The 23-6 defeat came with Minnesota starter Kyler Murray out with a hamstring injury. Justin Jefferson finished with three catches for 58 yards and said decisions about a trade rested with general manager Nolan Teasley and coach Kevin O’Connell.

Indianapolis has told Daniel Jones it will not trade him. Cousins, who played for Minnesota from 2018 to 2023, is now with the Raiders, who have lost five of their past six games. At 38, he would not be a long-term solution. Mac Jones is a 49ers backup who has shown starting ability, though San Francisco may be reluctant to send him to a conference rival.

Minnesota faces Green Bay at Lambeau Stadium Sunday, a matchup carrying major playoff implications. The report identified the Vikings’ quarterback search as a major deadline storyline, while questioning whether a suitable player is available and what Minnesota would have to give up to get one.