Minnesota traded tackle Vederian Lowe to New England on…

The Exchange

The Vikings and Patriots completed the Vederian Lowe trade on August 28, 2023. New England acquired the offensive tackle, while Minnesota received a 2024 sixth-round pick that became No. 188. Minnesota later moved that selection in additional draft business. Jamal Hill was eventually selected at No. 188, but that downstream choice was not made by the Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings Return

Minnesota traded tackle Vederian Lowe to New England on August 28, 2023, for a 2024 sixth-round pick, No. 188. The Vikings later moved that selection as part of subsequent draft maneuvering; Jamal Hill was eventually chosen at No. 188 by another club. Lowe provided New England some tackle starts, but Minnesota's recovery of useful draft capital for a reserve gives the Vikings a slight edge.

Boston/New England Patriots Return

New England acquired Vederian Lowe from Minnesota on August 28, 2023, sending a 2024 sixth-round selection to the Vikings. Lowe gave the Patriots usable tackle depth and some starting snaps, while Minnesota later folded the pick into further draft movement rather than selecting Jamal Hill itself. Both sides gained something practical, with the transferable draft asset narrowly favoring Minnesota.

Value in Hindsight

This was a modest trade that worked reasonably for both clubs. New England needed tackle depth and got real snaps. Minnesota preferred the flexibility of a future pick and successfully turned a reserve into an asset that could be moved again. The important historical distinction is that No. 188's eventual use on Hill came after Minnesota had already traded the selection onward.

Final Verdict

Minnesota gets a slight win, C+ to C. The Vikings extracted flexible draft capital from a reserve player, while New England received serviceable but not transformative tackle play. The corrected August 28 date also aligns the record with the teams' announcements and the league transaction log while preserving the existing trade route.