Vikings consider acquiring star running back before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are evaluating the possibility of acquiring a star running back as the trade deadline approaches. Currently, their ground game finished 23rd in rushing yards per game last season, but they hold a solid YPC average. CBS Sports suggests that Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts could be a trade candidate, potentially for a third-round pick. While Demond Claiborne sits as the RB3, the Vikings may act if their performance improves with quarterback Kyler Murray in contention.
- •Vikings finished last season with 108.3 rushing yards per game.
- •Jonathan Taylor is identified as a potential trade target.
- •Taylor could be acquired for a third-round pick, per CBS Sports.
- •Demond Claiborne currently holds the RB3 position.
- •Kyler Murray's performance could influence trade actions.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — The price is right for the Vikings to acquire a star running back
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