What could Kwesi Adofo-Mensah do next ahead of the trade deadline?
The November 5 NFL trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and things are heating up a bit around the league. On Wednesday, the Titans traded DeAndre Hopkins and Ernest Jones . Davante Adams and Amari Cooper were also moved recently.
What might the 5-1 Vikings do next? They've already made one minor move, acquiring Cam Akers, and we know GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah isn't afraid to wheel and deal. Here's a roundup of some recent Vikings-relevant rumors and trade ideas.The Vikings are obviously in win-now mode, which makes them logical "buyers" in this market, but it's not always that simple.
"Evans started two games as a rookie in 2022 and 15 last season, but he is now buried on the depth chart behind veterans Stephon Gilmore, Byron Murphy Jr. and Shaquill Griffin," Seifert wrote. "At 6-foot-2 and 198 pounds, he has the kind of size that teams covet at the position. The Vikings aren't necessarily looking to move him, and he could be elevated based on injuries, but at the moment there isn't a clear path for him to get on the field.
The Vikings also have veteran Fabian Moreau and rookie Dwight McGlothern on the roster, so they wouldn't be totally depleting their depth if they trade Evans. Another name in the same boat, this one floated by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, is LB Brian Asamoah II. Like Evans, he's a '22 draft pick who isn't playing and could potentially draw some interest.
Personally, I don't know if Jones makes a lot of sense for the Vikings. They've got Harrison Phillips to play nose tackle, and Jonathan Bullard is a solid run-stuffer as well. If anything, they seemingly need a pass-rushing DT who is an upgrade from Jerry Tillery and Jihad Ward. That's not Jones' game. Denver has two of those — Zach Allen and John Franklin-Myers — who would be big-time additions, but they're both under contract through 2025.
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