With the NFC wide open, the 5-0 Minnesota Vikings could look to add players who can help the roster win now ahead of next month's trade deadline. They currently hold four picks in the first three rounds of next year's draft, thanks to the Jonathan Greenard trade last April that included a 2027 3rd-round pick.
That could give Minnesota ammunition to acquire a talented player from a team that is looking to ship players off. The Indianapolis Colts, who fired GM Chris Ballard on Monday, and the Philadelphia Eagles, who may be without Jalen Hurts for the rest of the season, are two teams that could look to be "sellers."
Moe Moton of Bleacher Report believes the Vikings could be "buyers". They sit in first place in the competitive NFC North, but they
face a tough stretch over the next month, including games against the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, and San Francisco 49ers. They also face pressure to keep pace with the 49ers, who sit at 6-0 entering Week 7.
"Minnesota is the least likely unbeaten team because of inconsistent quarterback play," Moton wrote. "Kyler Murray missed a game while in concussion protocol, and even when healthy, he's posted modest numbers in two of three full starts.
"The Vikings could shake up their wide receiver room by adding and/or subtracting players to help Murray improve."
Moton suggests that Minnesota is trying to trade for Jauan Jennings, who was rumored to be shopped over the Vikings' bye week. But with Jennings, who has only two receptions for nine yards this year, still on the team, it's hard to envision a trade after Minnesota may have been best off trying to move him during its off week.
Still, plenty of players are available for the Vikings to target, and they have the requisite draft capital to make a move if they see value. Colts guard Quenton Nelson's name has been floated around, as have running back Jonathan Taylor and Eagles halfback Saquon Barkley.
There is still time to make moves, as the deadline is November 10. But if Minnesota continues winning and sees itself as a player or two away from a legitimate postseason run, they may make a big swing for a high-impact player.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Analyst believes the Vikings will be active at the trade deadline
