Sam Howell was good for something; Vikings use 2026 draft pick

• Philadelphia Eagles receive: QB Sam Howell, 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 211)
• Minnesota Vikings receive: 2026 fifth-round pick (No. 163), 2027 seventh-round pick

Who did the Vikings take with the picks from the Sam Howell trade?

When the Vikings pick at 163, we will let you know.

Who did the Eagles take with the picks from the Sam Howell trade?

The Eagles ended up trading the pick they received from the Vikings to the Baltimore Ravens in the Jaire Alexander trade.

How did Sam Howell play for the Eagles in 2025?

Howell did not play in a single game last season, and he didn’t end up winning the backup quarterback job, which went to Tanner McKee instead. Howell was frequently the team’s No. 3 emergency quarterback, and his services weren’t needed as Jalen Hurts started 16 games, while Tanner McKee made a start in a meaningless Week 18 game.

How did the Vikings fare in the Sam Howell trade?

Well, Minnesota initially flipped the No. 142 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft for Sam Howell and the No. 172 pick, which was the equivalent of an early fifth and late fifth pick swap. Here, in trading Howell months later, they had a very similar deal, but got more in return. They swapped fifth and sixth-round picks this time, while adding a future seventh as well. Now, you can debate the value with the difference in depth between the 2025 and 2026 NFL Drafts, but that’s pretty good asset management from the Vikings. Now, their quarterback situation wasn’t ideal in 2025, but Howell realistically wasn’t going to improve the outcome that much. Now, they’re sitting in a better spot in the 2026 NFL Draft and have ample capital to be flexible this weekend.