Vikings Consider Trading Up in Draft Amid Cousins' Uncertain Future

With Kirk Cousins' future in Minnesota uncertain, the Vikings explore trading up in the 2024 NFL Draft for a quarterback.

Kirk Cousins, facing free agency and recovering from a torn Achilles, expresses desire to stay with the Vikings.
Vikings hold the No. 11 pick, but moving up for a top QB in a deep class could require significant draft capital.
Cousins' potential departure could free up cap space but also incurs a $28.5 million dead cap hit for 2024.
Minnesota's decision between re-signing Cousins or drafting a new QB is complicated by cap constraints and draft pick availability.
Analysts suggest Vikings could target Michigan's J.J. McCarthy or wait for second-tier QBs in a deep draft class.