Vikings NFL Trade Deadline Tracker: Trades, Rumors, and Latest News

This year's deadline goes into effect at 3 p.m. CT on Tuesday.

Keeping tabs on the latest Vikings trade rumors and transactions now that the 2026 NFL deadline has arrived. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Tuesday marks the 2026 NFL trade deadline, and it's safe to say that the annual event couldn't have come at a better time for the Vikings. After a perfect 6-0 start to the season, the Purple and Gold are officially trending in the wrong direction after Monday's loss to the Bills marked the second of back-to-back defeats for the Vikings.

General manager Nolan Teasley needs to find help, and time is running out. The fact that the Vikings have several pressing needs (running back help, interior defensive line, interior offensive line, even a new quarterback, etc.) will only make Teasley's job tougher, especially with only one victory separating first and last place in the NFC North.

Most Minnesota fans don't want to see Brian Flores's elite defensive work go to waste, further emphasizing how badly the team needs a trade deadline home run. That said, here's a look at the Vikings' trade deadline moves as they come, and the latest rumors surrounding the team.

Vikings trade deadline tracker 2026

Vikings reunite with Kirk Cousins to solve QB concerns

The Vikings have acquired QB Kirk Cousins from the Raiders in exchange for a 2027 third-rounder, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Minnesota fans are more than familiar with Cousins, who went 50-37-1 while throwing for 23,265 passing yards, 171 TDs (to 55 INTs) and a 101.2 passer rating across six seasons in Purple and Gold.

Blockbuster! The Raiders are trading four-time Pro Bowl QB Kirk Cousins to the Vikings for their 2027 third-round pick, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports.

Cousins returns to Minnesota for the playoff push, while Las Vegas turns to No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. pic.twitter.com/3SvmtZu6er

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 10, 2026

It remains to be seen what happens with Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz, but it's clear that the Vikings think reuniting with an old friend gives them a better chance of turning their offense around. A third-round pick isn't a lofty price to pay, but if Cousins doesn't end up being the answer, expect more questions this offseason.

Vikings trade deadline rumors

• Update (Nov. 10, 2:27 p.m. CT): It seems that one of Vikings fans' top dream targets is off the board. Pelissero reports that the Colts won't be trading RB Jonathan Taylor before Tuesday's deadline. Reportedly, Indianapolis "wanted a blockbuster offer to even consider it," and clearly didn't get a suitable offer.

• Update (Nov. 10, 12:46 p.m. CT): On Tuesday's episode of "The Pat McAfee Show," Jauan Jennings's agent—Drew Rosenhaus—revealed (h/t VikingzFanPage) that he doesn't expect his client to be traded before the deadline, and that he's aiming to return to action from a calf injury next week.

#Vikings WR Jauan Jennings (calf) should be back next week, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus. He is not expected to be traded before today’s deadline. pic.twitter.com/SCrlDgW2iI

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) November 10, 2026

• Update (Nov. 10, 12:28 p.m. CT): ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Raiders QB Kirk Cousins is one of the "prime trade candidates" on the Vikings' QB target list. The former Minnesota signal-caller has been great with Las Vegas this season, averaging 260 passing yards per game while throwing 20 touchdowns with eight interceptions.

• Update (Nov. 10, 12:12 p.m. CT): Sources close to Pro Football Talk report that the Vikings are "going to get a QB now," with names like Daniel Jones, Mac Jones, Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith and a couple of surprises listed.

From a source in the know: "Vikings going to get a QB now. Question of who. Daniel Jones, Geno Smith, Mac Jones, Kirk Cousins, TBD surprise, TBD huge surprise, but it will be someone."

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 10, 2026

• ESPN's Adam Schefter is now reporting that the Vikings are "making calls around the league about trading for a quarterback." It certainly seems like Wentz's performance on Monday night was the final straw.

• After Carson Wentz's forgettable MNF performance against the Bills, head coach Kevin O'Connell said he'd defer to Teasley about potentially trading for another quarterback on Tuesday (h/t SportsCenter). A QB trade could be what Minnesota's offense needs to wake up, with some potential targets including Kirk Cousins, Justin Herbert and Geno Smith.

"I'll defer to Nolan [Vikings GM] on that."

Kevin O'Connell on if he has given any thought to acquiring a QB before the trade deadline. pic.twitter.com/lJb8BOMLJj

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 10, 2026

• NFL Network's Ian Rapoport also added fuel to the QB trade fire, mentioning that he expects the Vikings to target potential quarterback help before the deadline hits. ESPN's Dan Graziano echoed this sentiment, stating that Minnesota is "talking about quarterbacks who could be available and what would the price be."

• On Tuesday morning, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Vikings "won't sit still" when it comes to the trade deadline. It remains to be seen what that will look like; however, assuming it's true, it is encouraging to hear that Teasley will be actively doing what he can to improve the roster.

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