The Minnesota Vikings are now sitting at 6-1 and are atop the NFC North despite losing in Week 8 to the Detroit Lions. That loss exposed the team, though, as they showed that despite how good their defense is, they cannot do everything for this team.
Luckily for them, the trade deadline appears to be active, which could give the Vikings a chance to acquire some season-changing talent.
Ahead of what could be a stacked trade deadline on November 10, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler shared some info as to what he is hearing regarding players. One of the players is Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, who is listed as a fit for the Vikings.
Fowler shared, "Teams I've talked to aren't totally sold that Indianapolis will trade Taylor despite heavy interest
-- at least not yet. He is signed long term and would be a boon for next year's coaching staff, whether it's the current group or entirely new. But what Kenneth Walker III has done for Kansas City shows how a premier running back can put on new jersey colors and immediately reimagine a team's season. And the tenor of Indy's season is getting ugly, which affects all key players and could spark even more movement."
The addition of Taylor could be a monumental one for the Vikings if they can pull it off. They need a shot in the arm on offense and Taylor could provide that and more if general manager Nolan Teasley is willing to pull the trigger.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: NFL Trade Deadline: What are folks hearing on Jonathan Taylor?
