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As the NFL trade deadline looms, several teams are fortifying their status as contenders, while others are ready to throw in the towel and move on from high-priced veterans. The Minnesota Vikings are no different. Sitting at 4-4 and just having won a massive rivalry game against the Detroit Lions, the Vikes think they can make a run to the playoffs.
Most of that excitement has been based on the play of quarterback JJ McCarthy. The former 2024 first-round pick returned from injury and helped guide the team past Detroit. While he didn't put up gaudy numbers, his inspiring play helped fuel will Minnesota to a win.
However, the Vikings went into that game with only two quarterbacks dressed and available to play: McCarthy and little-known backup Max Brosmer.
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CBS Sports writer Johnathon Jones discussed the Vikings' situation in a recent article, stressing that the team is shopping for another QB.
"That building is used to having conversations around the acquisition of quarterbacks," Jones wrote. "I wouldn't be surprised if those conversations continued into Tuesday and resulted in a late pick going somewhere for a low-priced veteran who would not threaten J.J. McCarthy's starting status (Carson Wentz is out for the season). Don't forget Minnesota brought in Daniel Jones last season after he was released by the Giants."
The NFL trade deadline is today (Nov 4) at 4 PM ET, so if the Vikings are going to add another arm in the quarterback rotation, they will have to move swiftly.
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