Should The Vikings Look To Trade For Another Cornerback?
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Byron Murphy is a force for the Vikings' secondary at cornerback. Isaiah Rodgers had a very good season, and bringing in James Pierre from Pittsburgh, coming off a career-best season, seems like enough for Brian Flores and the Vikings defense, right? Well, not so fast, says Moe Moton of Bleacher Report.
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Coverage is such an important part of Flores' scheme and magic that he can create for his defense. Flores has such an ability to change coverage looks post-snap while sending pressure from different places to speed up the process. God forbid you turn your back to the defense. What you see will be far different than what you saw pre-snap.
Moton believes the Vikings need more reliable talent at cornerback in 2026 and has a trade idea for Minnesota.
Minnesota Vikings: Trade a late 2027 pick for Kansas City Chiefs CB Kristian Fulton
"Aside from Byron Murphy Jr., the Vikings' cornerback group is highly questionable with Isaiah Rodgers and James Pierre in line for big roles. Rodgers had a decent 2025 campaign, allowing an 88.2 passer rating in coverage. Pierre only has 13 career starts.
Minnesota should add veteran insurance to cover the boundary when Murphy lines up in the slot. Fulton could be serviceable in that role. Last year, he only appeared in eight games but allowed a solid 81.7 passer rating in coverage. The 27-year-old may be behind L'Jarius Sneed and Nohl Williams on the Chiefs' depth chart.
With 53 career starts, Fulton could take on a prominent role on the perimeter in nickel packages or provide quality depth."
Depth at any position is welcomed, provided it is reasonable. Being proactive and not reactive is a big part of a front office's job. Push comes to shove, and you'll be looking for a player in a pinch, rather than having depth and not needing it. With how important coverage is for Flores, this trade should be explored, as should any other available options at cornerback.
Still, Murphy, Jr., Rodgers, and Pierre should be enough, especially with the breakouts of Rodgers and Pierre in 2025. The Vikings have a good trio, but depth is never a problem to add.