Apparently, the Vikings Checked in on Several Other Quarterbacks

Apparently, the Vikings Checked in on Several Other Quarterbacks K. Joudry | Published : Nov 10, 2026 Follow Us Facebook Twitter Reddit WhatsApp Email Copy Link Copy Link Link Copied Earlier in the day, some reports emerged indicating that the Vikings were in the process of seeing if a passer could shake loose in a trade. The final decision has been to acquire Kirk Cousins , a move that’s long made sense . Prior to making the final call, the Vikings explored a variety of other options. Consider the update from league insider Jordan Schultz : “The #Vikings also inquired about Justin Herbert, Daniel Jones and Geno Smith before striking a deal with the #Raiders for Kirk Cousins, per multiple league sources.” Schultz goes on, explaining, “The Colts listened but did not want to move Jones, while the Jets felt Smith was too important to the team and the development of other players. The Chargers, I’m told, immediately shut down all inquiries for Herbert, who also has a no-trade clause.” Much to unpack, but consider a few thoughts. The Vikings Explored Other QBs Prior to Cousins Deal Shipping out a 3rd for Cousins is a sensible thing to do within this context. An overpay, no doubt, but worth it and necessary. Similarly, it’s sensible to ensure that a different and/or better opportunity wasn’t out there. Geno Smith, for instance, could have made a ton of sense. He’s similar to Sam Darnold insofar as both were veteran journeyman who get their careers started with the Jets before being written off as a bust. Both offer good size and evidently aren’t allergic to work, as evidenced by their capacity to turn their careers around. The Jets decided to keep the solid veteran. Note that Nolan Teasley knows Smith well due to their shared time in Seattle. Daniel Jones made some sense due to spending time in Minnesota. Crucially, though, he never did play a snap with the Vikings. All he offered, then, was hope of success rather than proof of concept. And then there’s that Justin Herbert possibility that evidently wasn’t much of a possibility. The Chargers are a disaster of a football team. Calling to see about acquiring a massively-talented QB1 who is in the prime of his career makes a ton of sense even if he has been struggling. In fact, shipping out a 1st and much more would have been worth it to get a passer with such rare talent. Alas, the Chargers were smart to turn away all suitors, doing so like Penelope as she waited on the return of Odysseus. Kirk Cousins is now the QB1 for the Vikings. No team is shipping out a 3rd for somebody who is going to sit on the bench. The new arm therefore arrives as somebody who is going to push several in-house options down the depth chart. Before getting to that outcome, the Vikings did check to see about other available quarterbacks. Discover more from Vikings Territory Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe By K. Joudry Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. Canadian. Jude 1:24-25.