Vikings rumors: ESPN insider presents Jonathan Taylor trade deadline alternative

The Minnesota Vikings have explored potential running back additions ahead of the NFL trade deadline, but financial limitations could lead the organization to pursue offensive line or tight end help instead of acquiring Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor.

ESPN insider Dan Graziano reported Wednesday that Minnesota has expressed interest in strengthening its rushing attack, although the team’s salary cap situation could complicate a potential blockbuster trade.

“Minnesota has looked around at running backs, but it doesn’t sound as if the Vikings are in position to take on much salary. If they make an addition to help their running game, it might just as easily be an interior offensive…