Vikings Have Reportedly Agreed Trade Worth $105 Million With Denver Brencos For A Quarter Back As Well as Top Scorer.

What will the Vikings do at quarterback in the 2018 draft? It is evident that they must make a significant move at the position after losing starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency.

Cousins’ departure may not be accurately or fairly described as a loss. While Cousins had outstanding numbers for the Vikings throughout his six-year tenure, the Vikings struggled to win games against elite opponents with him at quarterback.

He was well-liked in the Minnesota locker room and reportedly respected by general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell. However, he signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Falcons and the Vikings apparently did not think that Cousins was worth that price.

The Vikings have signed veteran Sam Darnold to take over the QB1 role for the 2024 season, but there is little reason to think that he is a long-term answer for the franchise. Darnold signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Vikings and he has had several decent games over his career, but he has not demonstrated season-long consistency.

This is a quarterback-heavy draft, with up to six potential first-round picks. The Chicago Bears have the first pick in the draft, and Caleb Williams appears to be the most likely candidate. The USC quarterback has been listed as the #1 draft prospect since the 2023 college football season.

However, the Vikings may be able to move up to the second or third place for Jayden Daniels of LSU or Drake Maye of North Carolina. The Vikings have the No. 11 and 23 picks in the first round, and if they trade those two picks along with another selection—perhaps a 2025 or 2026 first-round selection