Jordan Addison’s future with the Vikings could be in doubt with teams looking to be aggressive for a talented WR at the trade deadline
Teams are likely going to call on Jordan Addison, and there could be a price they want to accept.
The Minnesota Vikings are in an interesting spot going into the heart of their schedule.
After a 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Vikings sit a 3-3 with a gauntlet of teams in front of them, starting with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night. It would be huge to get a win over a beat-up Chargers team, and getting one could be a huge factor in deciding how the Vikings and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah approach the trade deadline.
If they choose to be buyers, the options at their disposal will be interesting, with nose tackle, off-ball linebacker, and cornerback being likely targets. However, they could be willing to sell if they end up 3-5 at the trade deadline.
Minnesota Vikings could be receiving calls about Jordan Addison
One player whom the Vikings will likely be getting calls on is wide receiver Jordan Addison. This isn’t to say the Vikings would want to trade him, but with his future “in doubt” due to his off-field issues, his talent will have teams coming for him.
One of those teams will be the New England Patriots, who have been searching for a No. 1 receiver to pair with superstar quarterback Drake Maye. During an appearance on NBC Sports Boston before the Patriots’ win over the Tennessee Titans, SI’s Albert Breer mentioned the idea of potentially trading for a receiver like Addison.
“You can bring in a guy who is going to help you now and also be a building block going forward,” Breer said on NBC Sports Boston Sunday morning. “Who could that be? Maybe Chris Olave in New Orleans. Maybe Jordan Addison in Minnesota. Guys that are nearing the end of their rookie deals where maybe their teams like the player but don’t plan on signing them long term.”
That feels more like throwing out potential names the Patriots could call, but Addison is a fascinating player. Nobody is averaging more yards per route run, while ranking third in average receiving yards per game behind Puka Nacua and Ja’Marr Chase. He’s been incredible in a multitude of ways, but the quarterback play hasn’t been up to snuff.
If the Vikings trade him, it’s for two reasons:
- They don’t want to sign him long-term due to his off-field issues
- A team comes in with a grandfather offer that convinces them to say yes
Looking back over the last 10 years of wide receiver trades, we can look at multiple comparable moves that could set the stage for what Addison could bring back.
| Date | Player | Assets Traded | Assets Acquired |
| 3/10/17 | Brandin Cooks | 2017 1st & 3rd | 2017 4th |
| 8/11/17 | Sammy Watkins | CB E.J. Gaines and 2018 2nd | 2018 6th |
| 4/3/18 | Brandin Cooks | 2018 1st & 6th | 2018 4th |
| 10/22/18 | Amari Cooper | 2019 1st | None |
| 3/13/19 | Odell Beckham Jr. | S Jabril Peppers, OG Kevin Zeitler, 2019 1st & 3rd | EDGE Olivier Vernon |
| 3/19/20 | Stefon Diggs | 2020 1st, 5th, & 6th, 2020 4th | 2020 7th |
| 3/17/22 | Davante Adams | 2022 1st & 2nd | None |
| 3/23/22 | Tyreek Hill | 2022 1st, 2nd & 4th, 2023 4th & 6th | None |
| 4/28/22 | A.J. Brown | 2022 1st & 3rd | None |
| 4/28/22 | Hollywood Brown | 2022 1st | 2022 3rd |
| 11/1/22 | Chase Claypool | 2023 2nd | None |
| 3/22/23 | Elijah Moore | 2023 2nd | 2023 3rd |
| 3/9/25 | DK Metcalf | 2025 2nd & 7th | 2025 6th |
| 5/7/25 | George Pickens | 2026 3rd & 2027 5th | 2027 6th |
There are many fascinating trades in that group. With both Adams and Hill being around the age of 30 when they were traded, including multiple All-Pro selections, they aren’t great comps. The Beckham trade is also not a good one, as he was already viewed among the top receivers in the game.
Addison’s value lands somewhere around the A.J. Brown and Brandin Cooks range. They had a lot of value, but they didn’t quite have that breakout yet, which came with their new teams. Brown especially took off once he got into an offense that wasn’t focused on Derrick Henry. Addison hasn’t been held back in Minnesota, per se, but he has only been the focus for seven games, all of which came during his rookie season when Justin Jefferson injured his hamstring.
The difficult thing to parse out is what his value would be on the open market without having proven himself as a true No. 1, and his off-the-field incidents cloud everything. The good part for any team trading for Addison is that he has two more years of team control with the fifth-year option in play.
If the Vikings trade Addison, they would need a massive offer, as they likely have a long-term plan. Assuming it’s the Patriots wanting to trade for Addison, an offer would need to be a big one, and probably an overpay on what he’s worth in a trade.
Trade: 2026 1st and 2027 4th for Addison and 2026 6th
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