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Minnesota Vikings eye Matthew Stafford trade before deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 10:08 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Minnesota Vikings eye Matthew Stafford trade before deadline

Summary

The Minnesota Vikings are exploring quarterback options ahead of the Tuesday trade deadline, as Carson Wentz struggles. Following Kyler Murray's injury, Wentz's performance in a 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills raised concerns about the team's playoff prospects. Former 49ers QB Kurt Benkert suggested a trade for Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford as a feasible solution. Stafford, currently with the Rams, could provide the Vikings the elite quarterback play they need as they aim for a Super Bowl run.

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Status Watch

•Vikings lost 23-6 against the Bills on Monday Night Football.
•Carson Wentz completed only 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards.
•Kyler Murray's injury left the Vikings searching for a quarterback.
•Former QB Kurt Benkert proposed trading for Matthew Stafford.
•Trade deadline is set for Tuesday.

Latest Updates

10:08 AMYahoo Sports — “The Rams Trade Matthew Stafford to the Vikings”: Ex-49ers QB Floats League-Altering Trade As Minnesota Searches for Answers on Offense

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Vikings are nearly well-equipped to make a Super Bowl run, except at quarterback, especially after Kyler Murray’s hamstring injury. The situation has forced the Vikings to turn to Carson Wentz for Monday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
— Yahoo Sports

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