Vikings trade rumor details deadline plans at quarterback, two potential options

Nobody was expecting Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz to play at an elite level on Monday night, but I’m not sure anyone expected him to play that bad. Saying Wentz struggled against the Buffalo Bills would be an understatement. The veteran signal-caller had one of the worst performances anyone has ever seen from a quarterback. And that performance, along with the struggles Kyler Murray has seen this season, leaves the Vikings with a desperate need for a quarterback trade. On that front, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Vikings will explore a trade for a quarterback at the deadline, which falls on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m. ET. MORE: Puka Nacua injury update from Rams confirms severity, return timeline “I know the Minnesota Vikings are going to explore their options (at quarterback),” Rapoport said during the Monday Night Football broadcast. Rapoport went on to mention both Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones as potential options. However, Rapoport notes that the Raiders have shown zero interest in wanting to trade Cousins. MORE: Josh Jacobs injury update confirms need for surgery, return timeline “They actually have two pretty good options… Here’s what the Vikings have: they have Kirk Cousins, obviously played for them, played for Kevin O’Connell. The Raiders have shown no indication that they would trade him, but at least they could call and see what is there. “And then they have Daniel Jones, who obviously was in their building a couple of years ago on the practice squad. Playing still for the Colts. A Colts season that has gone the opposite of where they want to go. Those are two pretty solid options who could be had for draft pick compensation that wouldn’t kill the Vikings. I would expect them to at least look into it tomorrow.” As Rapoport noted, the Raiders appear to be keen on keeping Cousins and it’s understandable why, as Las Vegas still has a shot at the playoffs. Jones is probably the more realistic option because of the impending fire sale the Colts appear set to embark on. But reports have also suggested that Jones isn’t available, either, so it remains to be seen if he can even be had. Chances are the Vikings will have to overpay if they want to pry Cousins or Jones away from their respective teams. — Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —