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Vikings may explore quarterback trade options with Murray sidelined

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 8:27 AM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Vikings may explore quarterback trade options with Murray sidelined

Summary

The Minnesota Vikings will start Carson Wentz against the Buffalo Bills as Kyler Murray is out with a hamstring strain and is expected to be week-to-week. Despite Murray's struggles this season, the team remains optimistic about his potential but acknowledges the need to assess their quarterback position before the upcoming trade deadline on November 10. Insider reports suggest that general manager Nolan Teasley has been exploring options in the trade market while Wentz's performance against Buffalo could influence the team's future plans at the position.

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Status Watch

•Kyler Murray will miss the game against Buffalo due to injury.
•Carson Wentz is set to start in Murray's absence.
•Minnesota has until November 10 to explore trade options.
•Murray's performance this season has been below expectations.
•General manager Nolan Teasley is actively looking at available quarterbacks.

Latest Updates

8:27 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings rumors: Insider won’t rule out potential QB trade after Kyler Murray injury

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Vikings have reached the “but” phase of the Kyler Murray era. That was quick. The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback is posting paltry production for the Purple and Gold, squandering some of the momentum that a first-class defense has built over the first half of the season. Murray will miss Monday’s matchup versus the Buffalo Bills due to […] The post Vikings rumors: Insider won’t rule out potential QB trade after Kyler Murray injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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