Vikings Urged to Pursue Trade for Star Cornerback
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The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best teams in the NFL last season. Kevin O'Connell and company finished the regular season with a 14-3 record before promptly losing in the Wild Card round of the playoffs to the Los Angeles Rams.
It was a heartbreaking way to end what had been a special season for the Vikings.
Heading into the 2025 campaign, some major changes have been made. Most notably, Minnesota has a new quarterback.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings stands on the field prior to an NFC Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams, at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings stands on the field prior to an NFC Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams, at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
Photo bySam Darnold left town early on in NFL free agency to sign a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks. After that, the Vikings were heavily connected as a potential destination for future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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Despite those rumors, Minnesota has decided to move forward with J.J. McCarthy as its likely starter. McCarthy will compete with Sam Howell for the job, but it's his to lose.
Another change is that the Vikings no longer have star veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore on the roster. He's still a free agent, but Minnesota could use help at the cornerback position.
That has led to the team being urged to pursue a major trade for a star cornerback.
CBS Sports analyst Mike Renner has suggested that the team pursue a trade with the Miami Dolphins for Jalen Ramsey. That addition would take the defense to the next level under defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
"Obviously, Jalen Ramsey requested a trade," he added. "I think he's perfect for Brian Flores' defense, and I think he would be an upgrade from Stephon Gilmore, from what he was a year ago, and bring you back to that potential. It's a move that, if I'm looking around the NFL, like, who makes the most sense? It's the Minnesota Vikings. I think they can afford to make a play like this when you have that cheap, rookie contract in J.J. McCarthy."
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During the 2024 NFL season with the Dolphins, Ramsey played in all 17 regular season games. He racked up 60 total tackles to go along with a sack, two interceptions, and 11 defended passes.
Even at 30 years old, Ramsey is one of the more feared defensive backs to throw at. He is always capable of making a play on the football.
While a trade for Ramsey would not come cheap, this would be the kind of all-in move the Vikings need to make if they want a shot at a championship.
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