But apparently, Minnesota is looking into potential solutions. Tom Pelissero of NFL media has reported that the Vikings are "seriously exploring" a wide receiver trade and are specifically looking for veteran receivers.

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.

Max Brosmer's short-but-stellar stay shaped Minnesota into a dangerous passing team last season, when the Gophers threw the ball more times than they ran it for the first time in 17 years. Brosmer is in the NFL now,

Just weeks into his professional career, Patriots' first-round pick Will Campbell admitted that the adjustment from college football to the NFL has been major.

Jason Logan's Minnesota Vikings preview for 2025, where the division title is just out of reach despite Justin Jefferson balling out.

The Vikings are coming off a draft with limited picks, but they're now heading into 2026 reloaded. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has shown he can build a roster through free agency, but the draft remains a work in progress. He has improved significantly since his first class in 2022, but 2026 is expected to be a pivotal year.

Minnesota vikings cheerleader Blaize Shiek wrote, “Wait…did someone say our name?” in response to his many critics.