The killer mistake Vikings must avoid at 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Vikings’ biggest risk at the November 10 deadline is standing pat with a 6-1 record and an offense that still has obvious problems. Minnesota has a top-tier defense and a rare chance to win now, so a bold move for a quarterback or a playmaker like Jonathan Taylor makes sense.

A Winning Record Hides Real Problems

Minnesota is 6-1, but the offense is the weak link. Kyler Murray has struggled, and the Vikings have not ruled out any quarterback option, including a trade. J.J. McCarthy is no longer an option after the team dealt him to the Giants in late September for a fifth-round pick. Murray signed a one-year contract in March after Arizona released him, which shows the Vikings never viewed…