Vikings Seeking CB Addition

Sunday’s win moved the Vikings to 4-4. That leaves Minnesota last in the NFC North, but at least one addition could be coming in the near future.

Minnesota is known to be in the market for a veteran quarterback capable of providing insurance behind J.J. McCarthy on the depth chart. On the other side of the ball, activity could be forthcoming on the trade front as well. The Vikings are among the suitors for a cornerback addition, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated notes.

Defensive coordinator Brian Flores‘ unit ranks eighth in pass defense at the moment, something which contrasts with its comparative struggles against the run. That would point to a move in the front seven being more impactful than one in the secondary, although the Vikings have recorded only three interceptions in 2025. Adding a playmaker could be key in contending for the playoffs down the stretch.

A total of five cornerbacks have been traded during the campaign, including three (Roger McCreary, Michael Carter II and Jaire Alexander) since the start of last week. That has thinned out the list of available players at the position, although the Vikings have over $16MM in cap space. As such, a rental move in particular could be easy to absorb from a financial perspective.

Byron Murphy and free agent addition Isaiah Rodgers have operated as full-time CB starters for Minnesota this season, which comes as no surprise. That setup can be expected to continue moving forward. Any addition would be viewed as depth capable of competing for a depth role with the likes of Jeff Okudah.

CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones confirms a low-cost quarterback trade remains something to watch for in the case of the Vikings. The same is also true in the secondary, though, and it will be interesting to see if the team’s inquiries at that position result in any swaps taking place prior to this afternoon’s deadline.