Overview
- Carson Wentz started Monday night and produced an 8-of-25, 81-yard line with two interceptions and an 8.9 passer rating in a 23-6 loss that exposed the offense.
- With the NFL trade deadline hours away, multiple league insiders reported the Vikings have shifted into active trade-market work to “explore options” at quarterback.
- Head coach Kevin O’Connell declined to discuss trades and deferred responsibility to general manager Nolan Teasley, who faces a compressed window to act.
- The Vikings’ active QB room currently lists Wentz and undrafted second-year Max Brosmer while Kyler Murray is week-to-week with a hamstring, increasing urgency for depth or an upgrade.
- Practical obstacles make a deal difficult because many plausible targets—Kirk Cousins, Daniel Jones and others—have contractual or team-resistance hurdles, so Minnesota must weigh paying a premium now against the risk of wasting a top-ranked defense.