Minnesota sent Sam Howell and a 2026 sixth-round pick to…
Minnesota sent Sam Howell and a 2026 sixth-round pick to Philadelphia for a 2026 fifth and a 2027 seventh. Howell did not record a regular-season pass for the Eagles in 2025, serving as quarterback depth rather than creating measurable game production. Minnesota's fifth became pick No. 163, Charles Demmings, while the Vikings also retained the future seventh. The stronger draft position gives Minnesota the early advantage.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- pick 2026 5th round pick (163rd overall, Charles Demmings)
- pick 2027 7th round pick
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Sam Howell
- pick 2026 6th round pick (211th overall, subsequently traded; Ryan Eckley selected at No. 211)
Trade Analysis
What Minnesota Received
The Vikings sent quarterback Sam Howell and a 2026 sixth-round selection to Philadelphia. In return, Minnesota received a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 seventh. The fifth settled at No. 163, where the Vikings selected Charles Demmings. The sixth later reached No. 211 after further movement, so the player ultimately taken in that slot should not be treated as direct Eagles production from this trade.
Why Philadelphia Made the Move
The Eagles were buying experienced quarterback depth. Howell had starting experience and could provide insurance without requiring a premium pick. That logic has value even if a backup never enters a regular-season game. Philadelphia also received the sixth-round selection, which narrowed the net draft cost and gave the club another movable asset rather than paying a fifth for Howell alone.
How Minnesota Gained Draft Value
Howell did not record a regular-season pass for Philadelphia in 2025, so there is no measurable game production to offset Minnesota's draft gain. The Vikings improved their 2026 position from the sixth-round range to pick No. 163 and added a 2027 seventh. Demmings gives Minnesota a young player from that higher slot, while the future seventh remains another low-cost roster opportunity.
Final Verdict
Minnesota Vikings Win. A B reflects the move up to a fifth, the added 2027 seventh and the absence of post-trade game production from Howell. Philadelphia earns a C+ because experienced quarterback insurance has legitimate roster value and the Eagles also received a sixth, but the known return currently favors Minnesota.