“With Jordan Addison suspended and multiple injuries, the #Vikings are seriously exploring veteran receivers in the trade market, per sources,” Pelissero wrote on social media on Wednesday. “All-Pro Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is on track for Week 1. His early-season running mate may not be on the roster.”

In the NFL, offense is king; it sells tickets, and it is what most fans come in to the stadium or turn the TV on to watch perform on the field. Of course, defense has its place too, but in recent years, the NFL has become an arms race of sorts for teams as they look to have deeper arsenals of weapons to perform each other out.

The last practice of training camp featured a strong day from the defense, a ton of J.J. McCarthy reps, and a few injury concerns.

Look no further than two of the most prominent teams in the 2025 quarterback market: The Pittsburgh Steelers added DK Metcalf to pair with Aaron Rodgers, and the Seattle Seahawks added Cooper Kupp to pair with Sam Darnold.

Here are five receivers that make sense for the Vikings: This would be much more than the Vikings making a fun headline. Never mind that Thielen isn’t as impactful as he was with the Vikings at the peak of his powers. He’s shown he still has tread on the tires with steady production since signing with the Carolina Panthers.

Adam Thielen has surfaced as a trade target for the Vikings, but his price may be too high for Minnesota to pursue, according to a team insider.

It's precisely why the Vikings are now seriously exploring a trade for veteran receiver help, as NFL Media reported ahead of the team's final preseason game. But which wideouts are on the Vikings' radar?

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Minnesota Vikings are exploring veteran receivers in the trade market, causing some concern about the health of Minnesota’s wide receiver room. While Justin Jefferson is expected to be ready for Week 1 ...