Minnesota Vikings trade Walter Rouse to New England Patriots

The Minnesota Vikings traded offensive lineman Walter Rouse to the New England Patriots on Sunday as part of a deal involving late-round pick swaps. Minnesota initially planned to waive the former Oklahoma tackle during final roster cuts but instead secured assets for the depth player. Rouse joined the Minnesota roster as a sixth-round draft pick in 2024. After starting as a tackle, he transitioned to guard this offseason, showing improvement at his new position. The Vikings currently hold eight offensive linemen on the roster. The team is expected to monitor the waiver wire to fill depth spots following the trade.

• 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings trade Walter Rouse in deal that includes pick swap