Live: Will Vikings trade for a QB before today’s deadline? Here’s the latest.

The Minnesota Vikings have reached a crossroads in their season and at quarterback , with just hours to decide on a path forward before today’s 3 p.m. NFL trade deadline . Monday’s 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills exposed more quarterback problems as Carson Wentz struggled in place of Kyler Murray, who was injured and ineffective last week against the Detroit Lions . Both have played this season because J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings’ hand-picked quarterback of the future, struggled so badly that he was traded to the New York Giants in September . The Vikings are still 6-2 with an all-world defense . If they make a move, a quarterback familiar with Kevin O’Connell’s system would seem the likeliest target. Advertisement Would the Las Vegas Raiders part with Kirk Cousins, who is having a strong season while starting ahead of No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza? Daniel Jones, who spent part of 2024 on the Vikings’ practice squad, reportedly was told by the Indianapolis Colts he wouldn’t be traded . But could a compelling offer change their minds despite Jones’ struggles this season? Former Vikings backup Nick Mullens, now on Jacksonville’s practice squad, could be a lower-cost option. Others, including the New York Jets’ Geno Smith and Los Angeles Chargers’ Justin Herbert, could offer upgrades. But how quickly could they learn the offense, and at what cost, especially for Herbert?