Vikings Acquire Additional First-Round Pick, Eye Quarterback in NFL Draft

Minnesota Vikings bolster draft capital with trade, rumored to target top QB prospects in a move to secure franchise's future.

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired an additional first-round draft pick from the Houston Texans, positioning themselves to potentially move up in the 2024 NFL Draft to select a quarterback.
The Vikings now hold the No. 11 and No. 23 overall picks in the first round, giving them significant draft capital to potentially trade up for one of the top quarterback prospects.
Speculation is high that the Vikings are aiming to secure a franchise quarterback to replace Kirk Cousins, who left in free agency, with names like J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels being mentioned as potential targets.
The trade with the Texans involved the Vikings sending their 2024 second-round pick, a 2024 sixth-round pick, and a 2025 second-round pick in exchange for the Texans' No. 23 overall pick and a 2024 seventh-round pick.
Teams such as the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Chargers, and New England Patriots are considered potential trade partners for the Vikings, who are looking to move into the top 5 of the draft.