Vikings Pursue QB Help Before Nov. 4 Deadline

Minnesota’s offense remains built around Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, while WR3 Jalen Nailor is getting heavy snaps but few targets and could be a trade candidate given his pending free agency and the team’s cap outlook. The Vikings’ quarterback room is chaotic after Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending shoulder injury; J.J. McCarthy is slated to return but has been inconsistent, and backups Max Brosmer and John Wolford provide limited reassurance. Analysts and reporters have urged Minnesota to pursue QB help before the Nov. 4 trade deadline. Reported options range from high-upside starters such as Justin Fields and Anthony Richardson to cheaper, more immediate backups including Raiders quarterbacks Kenny Pickett or Aidan O’Connell as the front office weighs protecting its pass-catchers while addressing QB depth.