Recently Traded Viking Lives on the Bench

Oct 15, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) speaks to the offensive line in a huddle before a drive against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports.When the Minnesota Vikings traded offensive guard Ezra Cleveland to the Jacksonville Jaguars one week ago, many of the team’s fans decried the compensation.

Minnesota received a 6th-Round pick for Cleveland, and some thought that was highway robbery.

Recently Traded Viking Lives on the Bench

Well, unsurprisingly, there was a method to general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s madness: Jacksonville doesn’t view Cleveland as a…