Minnesota sent Baltimore a 2020 fifth-round pick for…
Minnesota sent Baltimore a 2020 fifth-round pick for kicker-punter Kaare Vedvik after a strong 2019 preseason showing. The Vikings were searching for stability in the kicking operation, while the Ravens had Justin Tucker and Sam Koch entrenched and could afford to sell a developmental specialist. The Baltimore Ravens produced the stronger realized return, supporting the Baltimore Ravens Win verdict.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2020 5th round pick (170th overall, Broderick Washington)
Minnesota Vikings Received
- player Kaare Vedvik
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Minnesota sent Baltimore a 2020 fifth-round pick for kicker-punter Kaare Vedvik after a strong 2019 preseason showing. The Vikings were searching for stability in the kicking operation, while the Ravens had Justin Tucker and Sam Koch entrenched and could afford to sell a developmental specialist.
Why the Value Moved
The gamble collapsed quickly for Minnesota. Vedvik struggled after the trade and was waived before the regular season, so the Vikings surrendered a fifth-rounder without receiving a single regular-season appearance. Baltimore converted an undrafted specialist who was unlikely to make its roster into valuable draft capital and later used the resulting pick on defensive tackle Broderick Washington.
How the Trade Aged
Washington turned the already favorable exchange into a durable win. He developed into a rotational defensive lineman and earned a second contract in Baltimore. The Ravens therefore transformed preseason performance and surplus roster depth into a player with multiyear value. Minnesota's side is the opposite: the trade cost meaningful Day 3 capital and produced no regular-season return at all.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Veteran trades near roster cutdowns or during a competitive window often look small when they are announced, yet the realized snaps, contract timing and follow-on value can create clear separation. The key is what the acquiring club actually received before the player moved on, not the reputation attached to the name on transaction day. That lens keeps this verdict tied to football value rather than headline size.
Final Verdict
Baltimore earns an A and the clear win. Minnesota receives a D because the fifth-round investment vanished before Week 1. The Ravens' ability to turn Vedvik into Broderick Washington makes this one of the sharper small-asset trades of the 2019 preseason.