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The Minnesota Vikings may be a potential destination for Lamar Jackson if trade talks arise due to his ongoing contract issues with the Baltimore Ravens. This situation echoes previous trade sweepstakes that didn't materialize.
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Remember the Lamar Jackson trade sweepstakes from a couple of offseasons ago that didnāt ultimately amount to much? That situation could be happening again, and the Minnesota Vikings would undoubtedly be a whispered destination for Jackson if so.
Minnesotaās quarterback room already has enough intrigue without another superstar trade rumor entering the picture.
SI.comās Jason La Canfora insinuated this week that an ugly holdout could be around the bend for Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens, setting the stage for trade talks.
The Vikingsā quarterback situation is pretty well set?
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field following a road matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sep. 22, 2024. Jackson exited after helping lead Baltimore through the interconference showdown as the Ravens continued building momentum early in the regular season against one of the NFCās marquee franchises. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images.
The chances depend on the outcome of contract negotiations and potential holdout situations involving Jackson and the Ravens.
The Vikings are considered a potential destination due to their intriguing quarterback situation and the possibility of Jackson's holdout.
Speculation arose from reports of an impending holdout by Jackson, which could prompt the Ravens to consider trade offers.
It mirrors past trade sweepstakes that generated buzz but ultimately did not result in a trade, highlighting the uncertainty in such negotiations.
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La Canforaās Intel on Jackson
One of La Canforaās sources, an NFL agent, recently told him about Jacksonās contract situation, āA trade demand would absolutely be on the table if I was advising Lamar. Iām not coming in with it, but Iām coming in with a very firm hand, and Iām not putting up with any of their bullsh!t. And if itās not done before training camp, weāre done talking.ā
āItās pretty simple ā and Lamar did a great job with this before, although the right agent could have earned that 1.5% commission and got it done sooner. You are giving us a significant increase on the Dak Prescott deal. Thatās not even a discussion. We are asking for 100% guarantees again, and not wavering ⦠And, yes, we are absolutely willing to play that trade-demand card.ā
That sure sounds like the table-setting for an ugly summer.
Fansidedās Theory on Vikings + Jackson
In the fallout of La Canforaās intel, Fansidedās Alicia de Artola forecasted theoretical trade landing spots for Jackson, and somewhat unsurprisingly, the Vikings made the cut.
She explained, āThe Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray to a one-year deal and look all set to continue their pattern of letting Kevin OāConnell work his magic on a distressed asset.ā
āMurray isnāt Jackson though. Instead of restoring a piece of furniture they found in a back alley, Minnesota could try bringing in an actual star and reopening their Super Bowl window. OāConnell is too good a head coach to let the Vikings slip into one of the draft slots that could give them a franchise QB.ā
Trading for Jackson this summer would be a truly bizarre outcome from a Vikings standpoint.
de Arotla added, āGoing out and getting him a readymade one could actually give the team the boost they need to contend. If Iām Jackson, Iām looking at the Vikings and salivating. A QB whisperer like OāConnell?ā
āA receiving corps led by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison? Sign me up. Would the Vikings actually bite? Well, they have to actually hire a GM first, so Jackson may have to keep dreaming.ā
Money Would Be Tricky
Aside from having a full quarterback room ā Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer ā trading for Jackson would present financial hurdles for Minnesota. The Ravens would eat about $32 million in dead cap with the maneuver ā pretty doable on their end ā while his cap numbers look like this through the end of 2028 with his next squad:
2026: $34,390,000
2027: $84,340,000
2028: $42,470,000
Jackson would not take a discount to play for the Vikings, and in fact, would expect an extension as part of the would-be trade. And these are the same Vikings who just conducted a quiet free agency to reset their salary cap standing for 2027 and beyond.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) drops back to throw during first-half action against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sep. 28, 2025. Jackson operated Baltimoreās offense during the highly anticipated AFC matchup as the Ravens battled the Chiefs in another primetime-style showdown between conference contenders. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images.
Minnesota would essentially make a deal for a quarterback by sending multiple 1st-Round picks to the Ravens and bowing to his contract demands of $60 million+ per season. Meanwhile, it would be doing trade business with the team that recently backed out of the Maxx Crosby deal with the Las Vegas Raiders in controversial fashion.
Itās a long way of saying that Jackson to Minnesota is pretty damn unlikely.
Probably a 2027 Talker if Anything
Pretend for a moment that the Vikings have a palpable interest in Jackson. Theyāll likely want to see how the affordable solutions at quarterback ā Murray and McCarthy ā play out in 2026. It just doesnāt add up to trade gobs of draft picks for Jackson, who will want $60 million, when Jackson-lite (Murray) is ready and waiting to lead the franchise for $1.3 million in 2026. The pay gap is too vast.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) stretches toward the goal line for a touchdown during first-quarter action against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sep. 22, 2024. Jackson used his trademark athleticism near the end zone as Baltimoreās offense attacked early during the interconference matchup against Dallas on the road. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images.
However, if one assumes that the Murray + McCarthy experiment goes pear-shaped in 2026, Minnesota would be back at square one in the 2027 offseason, examining the quarterback-rich draft class of 2027 and all trade options, including Jackson, if heās still in the trade rumor mill.
Therefore, reasonable Jackson trade rumors regarding the Vikings should be reserved for the 2027 offseason, if at all.