NFL Trade Verdict

Vikings Win

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

April 26, 2012 Minnesota Vikings ↔ Cleveland Browns Confidence: high Tier: standard

Minnesota Vikings Received

pick 2012 1st round pick (4th overall, Matt Kalil ), 2012 4th round pick (118th overall, Jarius Wright ), 2012 5th round pick (139th overall, Robert Blanton ) and 2012 7th round pick (211th overall subsequently traded, Scott Solomon )

Cleveland Browns Received

pick 2012 1st round pick (3rd overall, Trent Richardson )

Trade Summary

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

Trade Analysis

Minnesota moved down one spot, still landed Matt Kalil, and added Jarius Wright and Robert Blanton; the early return was strong though Kalil faded. Cleveland paid to secure Trent Richardson, whose value fell quickly.