Minnesota Vikings

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received 2026 6th round pick (198th overall, Demond Claiborne) and sent 2026 7th round pick (234th overall, Behren Morton) and a 2027 6th round pick; grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received 2026 2nd round pick (51st overall, Jake Golday) and 2026 5th round pick (159th overall, Max Bredeson) and sent 2026 2nd round pick (49th overall, Lee Hunter) and 2026 6th round pick (196th overall subsequently traded, Dametrious Crownover); grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received 2026 3rd round pick (98th overall, Jakobe Thomas) and a 2027 3rd round pick and sent Jonathan Greenard and 2026 7th round pick (244th overall, Cole Wisniewski); grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received Adam Thielen, 2026 7th round pick (235th overall, Gavin Gerhardt) and a 2027 5th round pick and sent 2026 5th round pick (158th overall subsequently traded, Michael Taaffe) and a 2027 4th round pick; grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received 2026 6th round pick (196th overall subsequently traded, Dametrious Crownover) and sent Mekhi Blackmon; grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received 2026 5th round pick (163rd overall, Charles Demmings) and a 2027 7th round pick and sent Sam Howell and 2026 6th round pick (211th overall subsequently traded, Ryan Eckley); grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received 2026 6th round pick (211th overall subsequently traded, Ryan Eckley) and a 2027 6th round pick and sent Harrison Phillips and a 2027 7th round pick; grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Seattle converted Sam Howell and a late pick into a higher fifth-rounder, a clean value recoup after adding other quarterback options. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 2025 5th round pick (142nd overall, Rylie Mills) for 2025 5th round pick (172nd overall subsequently traded, Chris Paul); Sam Howell. There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received 2025 6th round pick (201st overall, Kobe King) and 2025 6th round pick (202nd overall, Gavin Bartholomew) and sent 2025 5th round pick (172nd overall, Chris Paul); grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received 2025 3rd round pick (102nd overall, Tai Felton) and 2025 5th round pick (142nd overall subsequently traded, Rylie Mills) and sent 2025 3rd round pick (97th overall, Jaylin Smith) and 2025 6th round pick (187th overall, Jaylen Reed); grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Minnesota acquired Jordan Mason as a backfield addition while moving down in 2025 value and sending a future sixth. Because the longer-term player outcomes were still developing in the source data, this should remain a provisional verdict.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received 2026 6th round pick (198th overall, Demond Claiborne) and sent Ed Ingram; grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received Cam Robinson and a conditional 2026 pick (7th round; did not convey) and sent 2026 4th round pick (117th overall subsequently traded, Travis Burke); grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received Cam Akers and 2026 7th round pick (244th overall subsequently traded, Cole Wisniewski) and sent 2026 6th round pick (198th overall subsequently traded, Demond Claiborne); grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received Nahshon Wright and sent Andrew Booth; grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Minnesota moved up for its quarterback of the future; the final grade depends on McCarthy’s development and team results.

Minnesota paid a premium to move up for Dallas Turner; the grade is still too early and depends on pass-rush production.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received 2024 1st round pick (23rd overall subsequently traded, Brian Thomas) and 2024 7th round pick (232nd overall, Levi Drake Rodriguez) and sent 2024 2nd round pick (42nd overall, Kamari Lassiter), 2024 6th round pick (188th overall, Jamal Hill) and 2025 2nd round pick (56th overall subsequently traded, Ozzy Trapilo); grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Minnesota bought emergency quarterback competence at a modest cost after Kirk Cousins’ injury, and Dobbs delivered memorable short-term value.

Minnesota received 2024 6th round pick (177th overall, Walter Rouse) and sent Ezra Cleveland.

Minnesota received Cam Akers and a conditional 2026 pick (7th round; did not convey) and sent a conditional 2026 pick (6th round; did not convey).

Minnesota received 2024 6th round pick (188th overall subsequently traded, Jamal Hill) and sent Vederian Lowe.

Minnesota received 2025 5th round pick (139th overall, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins) and 2024 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Chau Smith-Wade) and sent Za'Darius Smith, 2025 6th round pick (200th overall subsequently traded, Rayuan Lane) and 2025 7th round pick (240th overall subsequently traded, Kaden Prather).

Minnesota received 2023 4th round pick (134th overall, Jay Ward) and 2024 5th round pick (167th overall subsequently traded, Keilan Robinson) and sent 2023 4th round pick (119th overall, Chamarri Conner).

Minnesota received 2023 5th round pick (141st overall, Jaquelin Roy) and sent 2023 5th round pick (158th overall, Daniel Scott) and 2023 6th round pick (211th overall, Titus Leo).

Minnesota traded down and collected three selections, landing Mekhi Blackmon, Jaren Hall, and DeWayne McBride. Blackmon showed useful cornerback traits, but Hall and McBride supplied limited early value. The added volume helped, though the trade lacks a major Vikings payoff so far.

Minnesota paid meaningful picks but acquired a top tight end in his prime who immediately upgraded the offense.

Minnesota received Jalen Reagor and sent 2023 7th round pick (219th overall subsequently traded, Antoine Green) and 2024 5th round pick (146th overall subsequently traded, Jarvis Brownlee).

Minnesota received a conditional 2025 pick (7th round; not conveyed) and sent Jesse Davis.

Minnesota received Ross Blacklock and 2023 7th round pick (219th overall subsequently traded, Antoine Green) and sent 2023 6th round pick (201st overall, Jarrett Patterson).

Minnesota received Nick Mullens and sent 2024 7th round pick (229th overall, M.J. Devonshire).

Minnesota received 2022 4th round pick (118th overall, Akayleb Evans) and sent 2022 5th round pick (156th overall, Jerome Ford) and 2023 4th round pick (126th overall, Isaiah McGuire).

Minnesota received 2022 4th round pick (126th overall subsequently traded, Neil Farrell) and 2022 7th round pick (227th overall, Nick Muse) and sent 2022 4th round pick (122nd overall, Zamir White) and 2022 7th round pick (250th overall, Brittain Brown).

Minnesota received 2022 5th round pick (165th overall, Esezi Otomewo) and 2022 5th round pick (169th overall, Ty Chandler) and sent 2022 4th round pick (126th overall, Neil Farrell).

Minnesota received 2022 2nd round pick (53rd overall subsequently traded, Alec Pierce) and 2022 2nd round pick (59th overall, Ed Ingram) and sent 2022 2nd round pick (34th overall, Christian Watson).

Minnesota received 2022 2nd round pick (42nd overall, Andrew Booth) and 2022 4th round pick (122nd overall subsequently traded, Zamir White) and sent 2022 2nd round pick (53rd overall, Alec Pierce), 2022 3rd round pick (77th overall, Bernhard Raimann) and 2022 6th round pick (192nd overall, Andrew Ogletree).

Minnesota traded far down with a division rival and the return produced little early value, with Lewis Cine failing to become a core player.

Minnesota received 2022 7th round pick (250th overall subsequently traded, Brittain Brown) and sent Stephen Weatherly and 2023 7th round pick (241st overall subsequently traded, Cory Trice).

Minnesota received Chris Herndon and 2022 6th round pick (184th overall, Vederian Lowe) and sent 2022 4th round pick (117th overall, Micheal Clemons).

Minnesota received 2022 6th round pick (191st overall, Jalen Nailor) and sent Mike Hughes and 2022 7th round pick (233rd overall subsequently traded, Dareke Young).

Minnesota traded down and still landed Christian Darrisaw, a premium left tackle, though the added picks largely disappointed.

Minnesota received Mason Cole and sent 2021 6th round pick (223rd overall, Tay Gowan).

Minnesota received 2021 3rd round pick (90th overall, Patrick Jones) and 2022 5th round pick (156th overall subsequently traded, Jerome Ford) and sent Yannick Ngakoue.

Minnesota received Yannick Ngakoue and sent 2021 2nd round pick (45th overall, Walker Little) and 2022 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Zyon McCollum).

Minnesota received 2021 4th round pick (125th overall, Camryn Bynum) and sent 2020 5th round pick (155th overall, Trevis Gipson).

Minnesota received 2020 7th round pick (225th overall, Kenny Willekes) and 2021 5th round pick (168th overall, Zach Davidson) and sent 2020 6th round pick (201st overall, James Proche) and 2020 7th round pick (219th overall, Geno Stone).

Minnesota received 2020 4th round pick (130th overall, James Lynch), 2020 5th round pick (169th overall, Harrison Hand), 2020 6th round pick (203rd overall, Blake Brandel) and 2020 7th round pick (244th overall, Nate Stanley) and sent 2020 3rd round pick (105th overall, Adam Trautman).

Minnesota traded down and received three players: Jeff Gladney, D.J. Wonnum, and K.J. Osborn. Wonnum and Osborn became useful contributors, while Gladney’s Vikings tenure ended quickly and he later died tragically. The return had volume, but Minnesota passed on Brandon Aiyuk.

Minnesota turned Diggs into Justin Jefferson and extra picks, a franchise-saving result.

Minnesota received Mark Fields and sent a conditional 2021 pick (7th-round; not conveyed).

Minnesota received 2020 7th round pick (219th overall subsequently traded, Geno Stone) and sent Danny Isidora.

Minnesota received Kaare Vedvik and sent 2020 5th round pick (170th overall, Broderick Washington).

Seattle acquired 2019 4th round pick (120th overall, Gary Jennings); 2019 6th round pick (204th overall, Travis Homer) from Minnesota Vikings on 2019-04-27, sending 2019 4th round pick (114th overall, Dru Samia) in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 2019 4th round pick (120th overall, Gary Jennings); 2019 6th round pick (204th overall, Travis Homer) for 2019 4th round pick (114th overall, Dru Samia). There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact.

Minnesota received 2019 5th round pick (162nd overall, Cameron Smith) and 2019 7th round pick (239th overall, Dillon Mitchell) and sent 2019 5th round pick (159th overall, Byron Cowart).

Minnesota received 2019 3rd round pick (88th overall subsequently traded, Cody Barton) and 2019 6th round pick (204th overall subsequently traded, Travis Homer) and sent 2019 3rd round pick (81st overall, Will Harris).

Seattle acquired 2019 3rd round pick (88th overall, Cody Barton); 2019 6th round pick (209th overall, Demarcus Christmas) from Minnesota Vikings on 2019-04-26, sending 2019 3rd round pick (92nd overall subsequently traded, Chuma Edoga); 2019 5th round pick (159th overall subsequently traded, Byron Cowart) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 2019 3rd round pick (88th overall, Cody Barton); 2019 6th round pick (209th overall, Demarcus Christmas) and gave up 2019 3rd round pick (92nd overall subsequently traded, Chuma Edoga); 2019 5th round pick (159th overall subsequently traded, Byron Cowart), with the available evidence supporting a C grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.

Minnesota received 2019 3rd round pick (93rd overall subsequently traded, Miles Boykin) and 2019 7th round pick (217th overall, Kris Boyd) and sent 2019 3rd round pick (92nd overall, Chuma Edoga).

Minnesota received 2019 3rd round pick (102nd overall, Alexander Mattison), 2019 6th round pick (191st overall, Marcus Epps) and 2019 6th round pick (193rd overall, Oli Udoh) and sent 2019 3rd round pick (93rd overall, Miles Boykin).

Minnesota received Brett Jones and sent 2019 7th round pick (232nd overall, George Asafo-Adjei).

Minnesota received 2018 5th round pick (157th overall, Tyler Conklin) and sent 2018 5th round pick (167th overall subsequently traded, Daniel Carlson) and 2018 7th round pick (225th overall subsequently traded, Devante Downs).

Minnesota received 2018 5th round pick (167th overall, Daniel Carlson) and 2018 7th round pick (225th overall, Devante Downs) and sent 2018 6th round pick (180th overall, Folorunso Fatukasi) and 2018 6th round pick (204th overall, Trenton Cannon).

Minnesota received 2018 4th round pick (102nd overall, Jalyn Holmes) and 2018 6th round pick (180th overall subsequently traded, Folorunso Fatukasi) and sent 2018 3rd round pick (94th overall, Alex Cappa).

Minnesota received Trevor Siemian and 2018 7th round pick (225th overall, Devante Downs) and sent 2019 5th round pick (156th overall, Justin Hollins).

Minnesota received 2017 4th round pick (139th overall subsequently traded, Jehu Chesson) and 2017 7th round pick (230th overall subsequently traded, Josh Harvey-Clemons) and sent 2017 4th round pick (132nd overall, Donnel Pumphrey).

Minnesota received 2017 5th round pick (170th overall, Rodney Adams) and 2017 5th round pick (180th overall, Danny Isidora) and sent 2017 4th round pick (139th overall, Jehu Chesson).

Minnesota received 2017 6th round pick (201st overall, Bucky Hodges) and 2017 7th round pick (220th overall, Ifeadi Odenigbo) and sent 2017 6th round pick (199th overall, Chase Roullier) and 2017 7th round pick (230th overall, Josh Harvey-Clemons).

Minnesota moved up for Dalvin Cook, who became a high-end feature back when healthy.

Minnesota received 2017 3rd round pick (70th overall, Pat Elflein) and sent 2017 3rd round pick (79th overall, ArDarius Stewart) and 2017 5th round pick (160th overall subsequently traded, Roderick Johnson).

Minnesota received 2017 3rd round pick (104th overall subsequently traded, C.J. Beathard), 2017 4th round pick (132nd overall subsequently traded, Donnel Pumphrey) and 2017 7th round pick (245th overall, Jack Tocho) and sent 2017 3rd round pick (86th overall, Kareem Hunt).

Minnesota moved down from pick #104 and added Jaleel Johnson plus Stacy Coley. Johnson became a rotational defensive tackle, while Coley had limited impact. The Vikings extracted some depth but no premium long-term starter.

Minnesota paid heavily after Bridgewater’s injury; Bradford played well in 2016 but the long-term cost was steep.

Minnesota received 2016 6th round pick (188th overall, David Morgan) and sent 2016 6th round pick (196th overall, Blake Countess) and 2016 7th round pick (240th overall, Alex McCalister).

Minnesota received 2016 6th round pick (196th overall subsequently traded, Blake Countess) and 2016 7th round pick (227th overall, Stephen Weatherly) and sent 2016 6th round pick (186th overall, Jakeem Grant).

Vikings traded 2016 3rd-round pick (#86-Leonte Carroo) to Miami and received three picks, including a 2017 3rd that became Kareem Hunt via a subsequent trade chain. This was a net gain in pick volume. Leonte Carroo had minimal NFL impact.

Minnesota turned Gerald Hodges into Nick Easton, who became useful offensive-line depth and started games for the Vikings, plus the pick used on Moritz Boehringer. The Boehringer experiment did not produce regular-season value, but Easton made this a worthwhile modest win.

Minnesota received Jeremiah Sirles and sent 2016 6th round pick (198th overall, Derek Watt).

Minnesota traded down and landed Stefon Diggs, creating enormous surplus value from a fifth-round slot.

Minnesota received 2015 3rd round pick (80th overall subsequently traded, Alex Carter) and 2015 6th round pick (193rd overall, B.J. Dubose) and sent 2015 3rd round pick (76th overall, Chris Conley).

Minnesota moved down and still drafted Danielle Hunter, one of the best value picks in modern franchise history.

Minnesota received 2015 5th round pick (137th overall subsequently traded, Grady Jarrett) and 2016 7th round pick (240th overall subsequently traded, Alex McCalister) and sent Matt Cassel and 2015 6th round pick (187th overall subsequently traded, Evan Spencer).

Minnesota received 2014 6th round pick (182nd overall, Antone Exum) and 2014 7th round pick (220th overall, Shamar Stephen) and sent 2014 5th round pick (168th overall, Marquis Spruill).

Minnesota received 2014 5th round pick (168th overall subsequently traded, Marquis Spruill) and 2014 7th round pick (225th overall, Jabari Price) and sent 2014 5th round pick (148th overall, Bene Benwikere).

Minnesota moved down one slot and still landed Anthony Barr, a longtime defensive starter.

Seattle acquired 2014 2nd round pick (40th overall subsequently traded, Kyle Van Noy); 2014 4th round pick (108th overall, Cassius Marsh) from Minnesota Vikings on 2014-05-09, sending 2014 1st round pick (32nd overall, Teddy Bridgewater) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 2014 2nd round pick (40th overall subsequently traded, Kyle Van Noy); 2014 4th round pick (108th overall, Cassius Marsh) and gave up 2014 1st round pick (32nd overall, Teddy Bridgewater), with the available evidence supporting a C grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.

Minnesota received 2013 6th round pick (196th overall, Jeff Baca) and 2013 7th round pick (229th overall, Everett Dawkins) and sent 2013 6th round pick (189th overall, Mike James).

Minnesota paid a major multi-pick package for Patterson, who was electric but never became the expected complete WR in Minnesota.

Seattle sent a first-round pick (#25, Xavier Rhodes), a 7th-rounder, and a 2014 3rd-round pick (#96, Jerick McKinnon) to Minnesota for WR Percy Harvin. Harvin produced an iconic Super Bowl XLVIII kickoff-return touchdown but played only six regular-season games for Seattle before injuries and locker-room issues led to a 2014 trade to the Jets. The Harvin trade shows the danger of paying premium assets for a player whose downside was injury and volatility. Harvin's Super Bowl kickoff return is legendary, but Minnesota received Xavier Rhodes and Jerick McKinnon while Seattle received six regular-season games and an early exit. Winner: Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota received A.J. Jefferson and 2013 7th round pick (213th overall, Michael Mauti) and sent 2013 6th round pick (176th overall subsequently traded, David Quessenberry).

Minnesota received 2012 7th round pick (219th overall, Trevor Guyton) and 2013 4th round pick (102nd overall subsequently traded, Josh Boyce) and sent 2012 5th round pick (138th overall, Tahir Whitehead) and 2012 7th round pick (223rd overall, Travis Lewis).

Minnesota received 2013 6th round pick (176th overall subsequently traded, David Quessenberry) and sent 2012 5th round pick (163rd overall subsequently traded, Terrell Manning), 2012 7th round pick (211th overall, Scott Solomon) and 2012 7th round pick (224th overall subsequently traded, Alfonzo Dennard).

Minnesota moved down one spot, still landed Matt Kalil, and added Jarius Wright and Robert Blanton; the early return was strong though Kalil faded.

Minnesota aggressively moved back into Round 1 for Harrison Smith, who became a franchise-great safety.

Minnesota bought a short-lived quarterback stopgap that did not stabilize the offense.

Minnesota received 2011 6th round pick (168th overall, Demarcus Love) and 2011 6th round pick (170th overall, Mistral Raymond) and sent 2011 5th round pick (150th overall, Jason Pinkston).

The Moss reunion quickly collapsed and cost Minnesota a third-round pick for almost no sustained return.

Minnesota received 2010 7th round pick and sent Jayme Mitchell.

Minnesota received 2010 7th round pick and sent Sage Rosenfels and Darius Reynaud.

Minnesota received Greg Camarillo and sent Benny Sapp.

Minnesota received 2010 2nd round pick (51st overall, Toby Gerhart) and sent 2010 2nd round pick (62nd overall subsequently traded, Brandon Spikes) and 2010 3rd round pick (93rd overall subsequently traded, Tony Moeaki).

Minnesota traded down and still landed Chris Cook, Everson Griffen, and extra value, with Griffen becoming the prize.

Minnesota received 2009 5th round pick (150th overall, Jasper Brinkley) and sent 2009 5th round pick (158th overall, Cody Glenn) and 2009 7th round pick (221st overall, Eddie Williams).

Minnesota received Sage Rosenfels and sent 2009 4th round pick (122nd overall, Anthony Hill).

Minnesota received an undisclosed 2008 draft pick and sent Erasmus James.

Minnesota received 2008 5th round pick (137th overall, John David Booty) and sent 2008 5th round pick (150th overall, Breno Giacomini) and 2008 7th round pick (209th overall, Matt Flynn).

Minnesota received 2008 2nd round pick (43rd overall, Tyrell Johnson) and 2008 5th round pick (152nd overall, Letroy Guion) and sent 2008 2nd round pick (47th overall, Trevor Laws) and 2008 4th round pick (117th overall, Quintin Demps).

Minnesota paid a large pick package but landed an elite pass rusher who became one of the franchise’s best defensive players.

Minnesota received 2008 6th round pick (193rd overall, Jaymar Johnson) and sent Troy Williamson.

Minnesota received Kelly Holcomb and sent an undisclosed 2007 draft pick.

Minnesota received 2007 4th round pick (102nd overall, Brian Robison) and sent 2007 4th round pick (106th overall, Tanard Jackson) and 2007 6th round pick (182nd overall, Adam Hayward).

Minnesota received 2007 6th round pick (176th overall, Rufus Alexander), 2007 7th round pick (233rd overall, Chandler Williams) and 2008 3rd round pick (73rd overall subsequently traded, Jamaal Charles) and sent 2007 4th round pick (121st overall, Marcus Thomas).

Minnesota received 2007 2nd round pick (44th overall, Sidney Rice) and 2007 4th round pick (121st overall subsequently traded, Marcus Thomas) and sent 2007 2nd round pick (41st overall, Chris Houston).

Minnesota received 2008 7th round pick and sent Adam Goldberg.

Minnesota received Brooks Bollinger and sent C.J. Mosley and 2008 7th round pick (226th overall subsequently traded, Chaz Schilens).

Minnesota received Billy McMullen and sent Hank Baskett.

Minnesota received Artis Hicks and 2006 4th round pick (127th overall, Ray Edwards) and sent 2006 4th round pick (115th overall subsequently traded, Will Blackmon) and 2006 6th round pick (185th overall subsequently traded, Tyrone Culver).

Minnesota received 2006 2nd round pick (64th overall, Tarvaris Jackson) and sent 2006 3rd round pick (83rd overall, Anthony Smith) and 2006 3rd round pick (95th overall, Willie Reid).

Minnesota extracted a second-round pick after Culpepper’s injury and contract situation changed his market.

Minnesota received Tonio Fonoti and sent an undisclosed 2006 draft pick.

Minnesota received Melvin Fowler and sent Nat Dorsey.

Minnesota received 2005 4th round pick (112th overall, Ciatrick Fason) and sent 2005 4th round pick (120th overall, Manuel White) and 2005 5th round pick (154th overall, Robert McCune).

Minnesota traded an all-time great receiver and failed to convert the return into comparable value.

Minnesota received 2004 1st round pick (20th overall, Kenechi Udeze) and 2004 4th round pick (119th overall, Mewelde Moore) and sent 2004 1st round pick (19th overall, Vernon Carey).

Minnesota received 2004 2nd round pick (48th overall, Dontarrious Thomas) and sent 2004 2nd round pick (50th overall, Devery Henderson) and 2004 5th round pick (151st overall subsequently traded, Mark Wilson).

Minnesota received 2004 3rd round pick (88th overall, Darrion Scott) and 2004 5th round pick (155th overall, Rod Davis) and sent 2004 3rd round pick (82nd overall, Devard Darling).

Minnesota received 2003 6th round pick (190th overall, Mike Nattiel) and sent Todd Bouman.

Minnesota received Stalin Colinet and 2002 7th round pick and sent 2003 5th round pick (142nd overall, Ryan Pontbriand).

Minnesota received Spergon Wynn, Travis Prentice and 2002 7th round pick (218th overall, Chad Beasley) and sent 2002 5th round pick.

Minnesota received Everett Lindsay and sent 2002 5th round pick (141st overall, Andra Davis).

Minnesota received 2001 3rd round pick (69th overall, Eric Kelly) and sent 2001 3rd round pick (86th overall, Brock Williams) and 2001 4th round pick (119th overall, Jabari Holloway).

Minnesota received Jerry Ball and sent Stalin Colinet and 2000 7th round pick (232nd overall subsequently traded, Jeff Harris).

Minnesota received 1999 6th round pick (185th overall, Talance Sawyer) and sent Everett Lindsay.

Minnesota received 1999 2nd round pick (44th overall, Jim Kleinsasser) and sent 1999 2nd round pick (59th overall, Scott Shields), 1999 3rd round pick (73rd overall, Joey Porter) and 1999 5th round pick (163rd overall subsequently traded, Craig Heimburger).

Minnesota flipped Brad Johnson into the first-round pick used on Daunte Culpepper, unlocking a high-upside quarterback era.

Minnesota received Jimmy Hitchcock and sent 1999 3rd round pick (91st overall, Tony George).

Minnesota received 1996 4th round pick (97th overall, Hunter Goodwin) and sent 1996 4th round pick (112th overall, Aaron Graham) and 1996 5th round pick (137th overall, James Dexter).

Minnesota received 1995 6th round pick (189th overall, John Solomon) and 1996 5th round pick (137th overall subsequently traded, James Dexter) and sent Vencie Glenn and 1996 6th round pick (182nd overall, Scott Galyon).

Minnesota traded up 10 spots (from 121 to 111) giving away the pick that became Terrell Davis. QB Chad May (111) started 2 games for Kansas City and was out of the league by 1997. Davis (196th overall) became a Hall of Fame RB, Super Bowl MVP, 2,000-yard rusher, and franchise cornerstone for Denver. The downstream pick in this trade chain ranks among the worst misses in NFL draft history.

Minnesota received 1994 2nd round pick (40th overall, David Palmer) and 1995 1st round pick (11th overall, Derrick Alexander) and sent Chris Doleman and 1994 2nd round pick (45th overall, Bert Emanuel).

Minnesota received 1994 2nd round pick (55th overall, Ferdo Smith) and 1994 4th round pick (125th overall, Mike Wells) and sent 1994 2nd round pick (52nd overall, James Folston).

Minnesota acquired Warren Moon for a 1994 fourth-round pick and a 1995 third-round pick. Moon immediately stabilized the offense, threw for major production in Minnesota, and gave the franchise credible veteran quarterback play during the mid-1990s. The cost was real but nowhere close to an F-level loss.

Minnesota received Adrian Cooper and sent 1994 3rd round pick (88th overall, Jason Gildon) and 1994 6th round pick (180th overall, Eric Ravotti).

Minnesota received Barry Word and sent 1994 fifth round pick (#151-James Burton).

Minnesota moved an elite tackle and got a package that included useful future assets, but trading a Hall of Fame lineman capped the grade.

Minnesota received conditional draft pick (1994 #134-Shelly Hammonds) and sent Rich Gannon.

Minnesota received Keith Henderson and sent 1993 eighth round pick (#219-Elvis Grbac).

Minnesota received George Hinkle; Joe Johnson (Pernell) and sent 1993 sixth round pick (#160-Frank Wycheck).

Seattle acquired Keith Millard from Minnesota Vikings on 1992-04-25, sending 1992 second round pick (#39-Robert Harris); 1993 third round pick (#57-John Gerak) in return. This transaction fits Seattle's broader roster-building record for 1992: targeted asset movement, limited known aftershocks, and no obvious franchise-altering result. The Seahawks' B grade is tied to receiving Keith Millard while parting with 1992 second round pick (#39-Robert Harris); 1993 third round pick (#57-John Gerak). Minnesota Vikings's side is graded C because the exchange appears roughly balanced from the available record.

Minnesota acquired the pick used on Brad Johnson, who developed into a useful starting quarterback and later returned for another stint.

Minnesota received 1991 sixth round pick (#163-Todd Scott); 1991 seventh round pick (#180-Tripp Welborne) and sent 1991 sixth round pick (#146-Nolan Harrison).

The Herschel Walker trade became the franchise’s most infamous deal, costing Minnesota massive draft/player capital without delivering a Super Bowl.

Vikings received 1989 twelfth round pick (#335-Everett Ross); sent 1990 eleventh round pick (#298-Roman Matusz).

Vikings traded their 1989 1st-round pick (#24) to Pittsburgh for LB Mike Merriweather. #24 became OT Tom Ricketts, who played 7 seasons for the Steelers. Merriweather was a 3x Pro Bowler but injury-limited in Minnesota, and the Vikings gave up a premium pick for 2.5 productive seasons.

Vikings received 1988 eleventh round pick (#296-Norman Floyd); sent 1989 ninth round pick (#247-Curtis Wilson).

Vikings received 1988 second round pick (#54-Brad Edwards); 1988 fourth round pick (#108-Todd Kalis); 1988 sixth round pick (#164-Derrick White); sent 1988 second round pick (#45-Gerald Perry).

Vikings received Greg Koch; sent 1988 sixth round pick (#156-George Cooper (Fitzgerald)); 1989 tenth round pick (#275-Greg Ross).

Vikings received Chris Foote; sent 1988 conditional pick (possibly #323-Brendan McCormack).

Per AP: Vikings acquired rights to Rich Gannon; sent 4th-round (#97-Sammy Martin) and 11th-round pick (#296-Norman Floyd). Contradicts trade 0169 which cites pick #294-Marvin Allen. AP citation makes this the more reliable version, but the discrepancy between the two records must be flagged.

Vikings received 1987 first round pick (#14-D.J. Dozier); sent 1987 first round pick (#16-John Bosa); 1987 fifth round pick (#128-Kitrick Taylor).

Vikings received Steve Freeman; sent past considerations (?).

Vikings received Wayne Wilson (MacArthur); sent Mike Jones (Anthony) (b. 1960-04-14).

Seattle acquired 1987 seventh round pick (#184-Roland Barbay) from Minnesota Vikings on 1986-09-02, sending John Harris (a) in return. Seattle's side of this 1986 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received 1987 seventh round pick (#184-Roland Barbay) and surrendered John Harris (a). The C+ grade reflects the known return, while Minnesota Vikings's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

Vikings received 1986 first round pick (#14-Gerald Robinson); 1986 second round pick (#44-Mark Collins); sent 1986 first round pick (#8-Leslie O'Neal); 1986 third round pick (#66-Terry Unrein).

Minnesota acquired Gary Zimmerman, a Hall of Fame left tackle and elite offensive cornerstone.

Minnesota acquired Anthony Carter, who became one of the franchise’s most dynamic receivers and a postseason difference-maker.

Vikings received Chuck Muncie; sent 1986 conditional sixth round pick (if Muncie remains with Vikings for the 1985 season) (not exercised).

Minnesota turned the No. 2 slot into Chris Doleman, a future Hall of Fame pass rusher, plus extra value.

Vikings received 1985 second round pick (#30-Issiac Holt); sent Vikings agreed to not draft Ray Childress with the 1985 #2 overall pick or to trade the pick to a team that would draft Childress with that pick.

Vikings received 1985 first round pick (#2-Bill Fralic); sent 1985 first round pick (#3-Ray Childress); 1985 second round pick (#30-Issiac Holt).

Vikings received 1985 sixth round pick (#164-Tim Newton); 1986 second round pick (#53-Greg Lasker); sent Brad Van Pelt.

Vikings received 1985 fourth round pick (#106-Kyle Morrell); sent Steve Dils.

Contingency clause exercised: Vikings received 1985 3rd-round pick (#66-Tim Long) rather than Billy Shields. This is a continuation record for MIN-1984-08-10-0153, not a standalone trade.

Vikings sent OT John Turner to Chargers. Initial return was OT Billy Shields, later converted per contingency clause to a 1985 3rd-round pick (#66, Tim Long). Tim Long was a backup OL — modest return for a starter.

Vikings received Jan Stenerud; sent 1985 seventh round pick (#171-Eric Wilson (Wendell)).

Vikings received Brad Van Pelt; sent Tony Galbreath.

Vikings received Jerry Baker; sent undisclosed draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received 1984 fifth round pick (#140-Allen Rice); 1984 seventh round pick (#196-Lloyd Lewis); 1984 eleventh round pick (#308-Lawrence Thompson); sent 1984 fifth round pick (#127-Andy Parker).

Vikings sent a 1984 2nd-rounder (#40-Victor Scott) and 4th (#100-Patrick Allen) to Houston for Archie Manning and Dave Casper. Manning, 33, started only 4 games for Minnesota and retired. Casper (HOF TE) caught 35 balls in 1983. Victor Scott became a Cowboys starter; Patrick Allen played 9 seasons. Terrible value for two legitimate picks.

Minnesota traded away Hall of Fame OT Ron Yary (the 1968 #1 overall pick from the Tarkenton return) to the Rams for a 1983 10th-round pick (#255-Melvin Brown, who never appeared in an NFL game). Yary was 36 and at career's end, but the return — essentially nothing — underscores how completely the franchise failed to extract value.

Vikings received Charlie Johnson (a); sent 1983 second round pick (#46-Jody Schulz).

Vikings received 1983 sixth round pick / undisclosed pick (?-?); sent Jeff Siemon.

Vikings received Tony Galbreath; sent 1982 third round pick (#66-Eugene Goodlow).

Vikings received 1981 second round pick (#39-Mardye McDole); 1981 second round pick (#52-Jarvis Redwine); 1981 fifth round pick (#123-Wendell Ray); sent 1981 first round pick (#18-Donnell Thompson (b. 1958-10-27)).

Vikings received Jim Langer; sent 1981 sixth round pick (#154-Fulton Walker); 1982 fifth round pick (#120-Bob Nelson).

Seattle acquired 1981 ninth round pick (#237-Jim Whatley) from Minnesota Vikings on 1980-09-06, sending Nick Bebout in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 1981 ninth round pick (#237-Jim Whatley) for Nick Bebout. There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact.

Vikings received Steve Riley; sent 1981 third round pick (#71-Hoby Brenner); 1981 fifth round pick (#128-Jerry Boyarsky).

Vikings received 1980 third round pick (#68-Brent Boyd); 1980 fifth round pick (#122-Paul Jones); sent Steve Riley.

Vikings received 1981 conditional third round pick (#74-Tim Irwin); sent Chuck Foreman.

Vikings received 1980 second round pick (#30-Willie Teal); sent 1980 second round pick (#39-Keena Turner); 1980 third round pick (#65-Jim Miller (Gordon)).

Seattle acquired Carl Eller; 1980 eighth round pick (#204-Vic Minor) from Minnesota Vikings on 1979-07-30, sending Steve Niehaus in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: Carl Eller; 1980 eighth round pick (#204-Vic Minor) for Steve Niehaus. There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact.

Vikings received Jerry Latin; sent undisclosed draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received draft pick (?-?) / future considerations (?); sent Neil Clabo.

Vikings received Frank Myers; sent 1979 eighth round pick (#207-Nesby Glasgow).

Vikings sent Pro Bowl G Ed White (1969 2nd-rounder from the Tarkenton trade, 1975 All-Pro, 8 seasons in Minnesota) to San Diego and received RB Rickey Young. Young was serviceable (caught 88 passes in 1978, a then-NFL record for RBs) but giving up White — a foundational OL piece — for a running back was a poor long-term decision.

Vikings received Bob Tucker; sent 1978 fifth round pick (#132-Jim Krahl).

Seattle acquired Autry Beamon; Anthony Martin / Amos Martin from Minnesota Vikings on 1977-09-05, sending 1978 eighth round pick (#204-Mike Wood (Stephen)) in return. Seattle's side of this 1977 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Autry Beamon; Anthony Martin / Amos Martin and surrendered 1978 eighth round pick (#204-Mike Wood (Stephen)). The B grade reflects the known return, while Minnesota Vikings's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

Vikings received Phil Wise; sent 1978 eighth round pick (#213-Roy Eppes); 1979 tenth round pick (#263-Ed McGlasson).

Vikings received Bill Bradley; sent 1978 seventh round pick (#186-Greg Marshall).

Vikings received Joe Blahak; sent cash.

Vikings received Sammy Johnson (a); sent Jim Lash.

Seattle traded WR Ahmad Rashad, still listed in some records under his former name Bobby Moore, to Minnesota for a 1977 4th-round pick that became Larry Seivers. The Vikings received the lasting value: Rashad became a major piece of their late-1970s passing game. This row needed identity cleanup because Ahmad Rashad and Bobby Moore are the same player. From a trade-value standpoint, Seattle moved a future Vikings receiving star for a mid-round pick; Minnesota received the clear long-term value as Rashad became one of Fran Tarkenton's key targets.

Vikings received Windlan Hall; Nate Allen (S.); sent Steve Lawson; 1978 sixth round pick (#159-Tony Green (b)).

Vikings received rights to Orlando Nelson; sent 1977 seventh round pick (#194-Jim Corbett).

Vikings received Doug Dumler; sent 1976 eighth round pick (#235-Stu Betts); 1977 sixth round pick (#166-Reggie Pinkney).

Vikings received 1977 draft pick (?-?); sent Bob Stein.

Vikings received 1976 fifth round pick (#133-Steve Wagner); sent Oscar Reed.

Vikings received Dave Hazel; sent 1976 eighth round pick (?-?).

Vikings received Andy Maurer; sent 1975 third round pick (#63-Elois Grooms).

Vikings received 1975 third round pick (#63-Elois Grooms); sent Charlie West.

Vikings received Ron Porter; sent 1974 fifth round pick (#128-Monroe Eley).

Vikings received 1974 second round pick (#29-John Holland); 1974 third round pick (#64-Steve Craig); sent Carl Gersbach; Clint Jones.

Vikings received Ken Best / Keith Best; sent draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received 1974 fifth round pick (#128-Monroe Eley); sent Charles Stukes / Charlie Stukes.

Vikings received Rod Sherman; 1974 fifth round pick (#120-Jim Ferguson); sent Gene Washington (b. 1944-01-25).

Vikings received Steve Lawson; 1975 fourth round pick (#89-Harold Henson / Champ Henson); sent 1974 fourth round pick (#103-Richard Williams (a)); 1975 third round pick (#77-Bo Harris).

Vikings received draft pick (?-?); sent Greg Slough.

Vikings received Greg Slough; sent draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received Charles Stukes / Charlie Stukes; sent 1974 fifth round pick (#129-Doug Nettles).

Vikings received 1973 sixth round pick (#139-Doug Kingsriter); 1974 fourth round pick (#86-Mike Townsend); sent Bob Brown (Earl).

Vikings received Sam Walton; sent 1973 draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received Mike Eischeid; sent 1973 fourth round pick (#89-John Lohmeyer).

Vikings sent a declining Gary Cuozzo and received WR John Gilliam (four Pro Bowl-level seasons 1972–75, key deep threat in Tarkenton era), plus two future picks. Gilliam led NFL in receiving yards in 1972. Jackie Wallace (1973 2nd #34) and John Lohmeyer (4th #89) added depth. Outstanding return.

Vikings received 1973 tenth round pick (#236-Randy Lee); sent Bill Cody.

Minnesota brought Tarkenton back and immediately stabilized the offense for the franchise’s Super Bowl-window years.

Vikings received 1973 fourth round pick (#80-Mike Wells (Eugene)); sent Bill Cappleman.

Vikings received Bob Brown (Earl); Nate Wright; sent Mike McGill; Dale Hackbart; 1972 fourth round pick (#89-John Lohmeyer).

Vikings received Doug Sutherland; sent Bill Harris / Billy Harris.

Vikings received Mike LaHood; sent Jim Hargrove.

Vikings received Al Denson; sent John Charles; 1972 fourth round pick (#102-Tom Graham (Lawrence)).

Vikings received draft pick (?-?); sent Bill Sabatino.

Vikings received Bill Cody; sent draft pick (not exercised?).

Vikings received 1972 third round pick (#59-Bart Buetow); sent rights to Zeke Bratkowski.

Vikings paid dearly for aging QB Norm Snead (sent Steve Smith, two 2nd-rounds, a 6th and a 3rd). Snead backed up Tarkenton in 1971 and produced little. Henry Allison (Eagles 1971 2nd, #50) became a starter for Philadelphia. The capital cost was excessive for a short-lived bridge QB who never started.

Vikings received Ted Provost; sent 1972 fifth round pick (#128-Greg Kucera).

Vikings received Kent Nix; sent 1971 fifth round pick (#128-Fred Brister).

Vikings received Dick Westmoreland; sent Gene Bolin / Bookie Bolin.

Vikings received cash; sent King Hill.

Vikings received cash; sent Jim Maylan.

Vikings received John Huarte; Rick Duncan / Rich Duncan; sent draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received cash; sent Ken Hebert / Ken Herbert.

Vikings received Chuck Logan; sent draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received Jon Sandstron; sent Tom McCauley.

Vikings received Bill Harris / Billy Harris; sent draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received Ken Hebert / Ken Herbert; sent Cornelius Davis / Corny Davis.

Vikings received Don Martin (a); sent draft pick (not exercised?).

Vikings received Tony Jeter; sent 1970 sixth round pick (#155-Clarence Kegler).

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1970 sixth round pick (#155-Clarence Kegler) from Minnesota Vikings for Tony Jeter. Analysis: This 1969 transaction with Minnesota Vikings registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Vikings received Jim Dillard; sent 1970 sixth round pick (?-?).

Vikings received Kent Kramer; sent 1970 fourth round pick (#103-Paul Laaveg).

Vikings received draft pick (?-?); sent Don Hansen.

Vikings received Ron Green (Morris); sent draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received 1969 fifth round pick (?-?); sent ?.

Vikings received veteran QB King Hill (1968 backup). Sent 1969 3rd-round pick #69 to Eagles; Bill Bradley became a 3x Pro Bowl safety for Philadelphia — high cost for a backup QB.

Vikings received cash; sent Bob Berry.

Vikings received Wally Hilgenberg; sent cash.

Vikings received cash; sent Mike Donohoe.

Vikings received cash; sent Mike Freeman.

Vikings received John Henderson (William); sent draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received Bucky Pope; sent 1969 draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received 1969 fifth round pick (#112-Mike O'Shea); sent Bobby Walden.

Vikings received draft pick (?-?); sent John Pentecost; Jim Overman.

This was a continuation of the July 1968 Brady Keys trade with St. Louis/Arizona, not a true standalone value swap. Hillebrand was the player to be named later but was returned after failing his physical, leaving little meaningful football impact for Minnesota.

Vikings received player to be named later (?); sent Brady Keys.

Minnesota acquired Paul Krause, who became an all-time great safety and a central piece of the Purple People Eaters era.

Vikings received Tom Hall (Francis); sent Archie Sutton.

Vikings received 1968 17th round pick (#445-Bill Hull (b)); sent 1969 16th round pick (#407-John Stahl).

Vikings received 1968 seventh round pick (probably #167-Oscar Reed); 1969 draft pick (possibly #106-Jim Barnes); sent Ron VanderKelen.

One of the worst trades in franchise history. Minnesota sent two first-round picks (1968 #7-Kevin Hardy and 1969 #17-John Shinners) to New Orleans for backup QB Gary Cuozzo. Cuozzo started only 7 games for Minnesota before Joe Kapp took over. Hardy was a serviceable DE; Shinners was a Pro Bowl guard for the Saints. The picks had enormous value that was completely squandered.

Vikings received Billy Martin; sent Jerome Shay.

Vikings received 1968 seventh round pick (?-?); sent ?.

Vikings received Brady Keys; sent 1968 third round pick (#61-Jon Henderson); draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received draft pick (not exercised); sent Jim Colvin / Rocky Colvin.

Vikings received John Pentecost; sent draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received Jim Colvin / Rocky Colvin; sent undisclosed high draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received rights to Bob Breitenstein; sent 1968 fifth round pick (#117-Mike Bragg).

Vikings received 1968 third round pick (#76-Mike McGill); sent Lance Rentzel.

Minnesota landed Alan Page, one of the defining players in franchise history and a Hall of Fame defensive tackle.

Minnesota sent Tarkenton and received four picks: 1967 1st (#2-Clint Jones, solid RB), 1967 2nd (#28-Bob Grim, WR/KR), 1968 1st (#1-Ron Yary, HOF OT), and 1969 2nd (#39-Ed White, Pro Bowl G). Yary alone justifies the trade for Minnesota. The franchise remained competitive without Tarkenton, winning the 1969 NFL Championship.

Vikings received Dave Tobey; sent 1967 eighth round pick (#192-John Foruria / John Forunia).

Vikings received draft pick (possibly 1967#197-John Beasley); sent Bill Briggs.

Vikings received Phil King; sent 1967 sixth round pick (#140-Mike Haggerty).

Vikings received Bill Briggs; draft pick (possibly 1967 #135-Don Bandy); sent Jim Prestel; Larry Vargo / Larry Varge.

Vikings received 1966 sixth round pick (#83-Wilbur Aylor); sent Bill Swain.

Vikings received Billy Ray Barnes / Bill Barnes (a) / Billy Barnes; sent 1966 20th round pick (#298-Gerald Circo / Jerald Circo).

Vikings received "middle round" draft pick (?-?); sent Frank McClendon.

Vikings received Gary Lowe; sent 1966 tenth round pick (#148-Bruce Yates).

Vikings received Bob Taylor (a); sent Dave O'Brien.

Vikings received 1966 fifth round pick (#76-Bob Hall (b)); sent Palmer Pyle.

Vikings received rights to Larry Kramer; sent John Campbell; 1966 eighth round pick (#120-Jerry Allen).

Vikings gave up NFL Draft rights to WR Jack Snow (later a standout Rams receiver, Pro Bowl 1967) but received DT Gary Larsen, who became one of the four Purple People Eaters alongside Marshall, Page, and Eller. Larsen started 1965–1974, playing in three Super Bowls. Jim Phillips/Red Phillips provided one serviceable season. Surrendering Snow's rights is a significant cost.

Vikings received 1965 fourth round pick (#55-Jim Harris); sent Mike Bundra.

Vikings received Mike Bundra; Larry Vargo / Larry Varge; sent 1965 seventh round pick (#92-Gregg Kent / Greg Kent); 1966 sixth round pick (#87-Wayne De Sutter).

Vikings received Tom Hall (Francis); Bruce Zellmer; sent 1965 fifth round pick (#64-Ed Flanagan).

Vikings received Tom Hall (Francis)l; Bruce Zellmer; sent 1964 draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received Marv Marinovich; sent cash.

Vikings received Tom Hall (Francis); sent cash.

Minnesota acquired Ted Dean and Bob Berry's rights from Philadelphia. Dean played only two games for the Vikings, while Berry later became a useful quarterback asset, but the return was limited compared with the outgoing package.

Vikings received Palmer Pyle; sent Steve Stonebreaker.

Vikings received 1965 eighth round pick (#100-John Hankinson); sent Roy Williams (b).

Vikings received RB Bob Ferguson (Ohio State) from Pittsburgh but he never played a regular-season down for Minnesota after a knee injury ended his career before it started.

Vikings received Bill Jobko; sent draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received George Hultz; Billy Wilson (b); sent draft pick (not exercised?).

Vikings sent 1964 10th-round pick (#131-Ron Smith) to Rams for RB Tom Wilson. Ron Smith (WR, not the same Ron Smith as others) went on to play for multiple teams including Bears and Falcons. Wilson had minimal Vikings impact.

Vikings traded aging HOF RB Hugh McElhenny to Giants and received two future picks. The 1964 4th-rounder (#53) became DT Tom Keating (solid AFL/NFL career with Raiders), and the 1965 2nd-rounder (#15) became OT Archie Sutton (Minnesota starter 1965–71, 100+ games). McElhenny played two undistinguished seasons in NY. Minnesota extracted solid value from an aging legend.

Acquired S Karl Kassulke from Washington for cash. Ten-year starter (1963-72), 111 games, 1970 Pro Bowler, three Super Bowls.

Received TE Leon Clarke (former Rams Pro Bowler), but managed just 3 catches for 34 yards in 1963 before retiring.

Stole workhorse RB Bill Brown from Bears for 1964 4th. Brown remained 1962-1974, franchise leader in rushing attempts (1,627), 5,757 yards, 52 TDs (tied record).

4-for-1 heist from Cleveland: CB Tom Franckhauser (key 1962 starter, 4 INT), OT Errol Linden (starting RT 1963-65, 134 career games), TE Charley Ferguson (one Viking season, later 2× AFL champion), and K Fred Cox (Vikings 1963-1977, franchise scoring leader 1,365 points, 2× NFL scoring leader, 4 Super Bowls, invented Nerf football).

Returned Memmelaar, recouping conditional pick. No harm, no benefit.

Acquired G Dale Memmelaar for conditional pick (not exercised). He never played a down for Minnesota; returned to Cardinals after two weeks.

Traded DT Ed Culpepper away for unspecified 'high' draft pick; no Vikings selection from this slot produced notable player.

Received LB Cliff Livingston (Giants 1954-1961, Vikings 1962, Rams 1963-1965), a 1956 NFL champion who gave Minnesota one season of veteran depth.

Formalization of Reichow deal – Vikings sent 1962 7th-round pick #86 (Jim Perkins) to Detroit for player already on roster; Perkins never played in NFL.

Acquired WR/TE Jerry Reichow, who played for Vikings 1961-1964, was one of two Vikings Pro Bowlers after inaugural 1961 season, catching 50 passes for 859 yards and 11 TDs that year.

Received OT Ed Mazurek (1960 5th-round pick #60) — no regular-season NFL games recorded for Minnesota; later became high-school coach.

Leo was a reserve DE/LB in 1961 before leaving for CFL – minimal impact for Minnesota.

Franchise-altering steal: Marshall (traded after Browns rookie year) stayed 1961-1979, anchoring Purple People Eaters for 19 seasons with 270 straight starts. Dickson (11 years) and Prestel (5 years) gave Minnesota long-term defensive-line starters.

Triplett gave Minnesota two years as starting fullback (1961: 80-407-5.1, 1 TD; 1962: 52-160). Schnelker caught the first TD in Vikings history from Tarkenton but played only 6 games (6-70-1) before being dealt; Schmidt never played for Minnesota.

The 33-year-old former Rams star (2× Pro Bowl, 1955 First-team All-Pro) played his final NFL season in Minnesota, logging 8 games and 2 starts in 1961, providing veteran DB leadership for the inaugural secondary.

Denton gave the expansion Vikings four seasons of trench depth (1961-1964), appearing in 68 games with 3 starts, 1 fumble recovery and 5.5 sacks – solid rotational value for a late pick.

Shaw started Minnesota's inaugural game but was quickly supplanted by rookie Fran Tarkenton, finishing 1961 with 46 of 91 for 530 yards, 4 TD and 4 INT in 8 games (4 starts), then was released after one season with no lasting value.