Vikings consider trade for Eagles' Saquon Barkley as offense improves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 6:52 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are exploring a potential trade to acquire Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. After a Week 5 victory over the New Orleans Saints, the Vikings' offense showed signs of improvement, but the team still needs a stronger running game. Writer Christopher Kline proposed a deal where the Vikings would send Aaron Jones Sr. along with a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Eagles in exchange for Barkley and a 2028 seventh-round pick. Both teams could benefit, with Jones providing veteran experience for Philadelphia and Barkley adding star power to Minnesota's attack. Former Vikings wideout Adam Thielen noted the progress of the team's offense, particularly praising QB Kyler Murray's recent performance.
- •Vikings are 5-0 after defeating the Saints.
- •Proposed trade involves Saquon Barkley and Aaron Jones Sr.
- •Vikings offense shows improvement but needs a dynamic running back.
- •Kline suggests trade could benefit both teams' offensive strategies.
- •Thielen comments on the progress of Kyler Murray and the offense.
- 6:52 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Floated in Realistic Trade Idea for Eagles’ Saquon Barkley
"The Minnesota Vikings‘ offense is starting to flash what it could be after their Week 5 win over the New Orleans Saints. Nonetheless, one aspect that the team lacks is a dynamic running back to complement their passing game. Aaron Jones Sr. produced in the win over New Orleans as the veteran running back recorded […] The post Vikings Floated in Realistic Trade Idea for Eagles’ Saquon Barkley appeared first on HEAVY.
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