- Total Trades: 3
- Average Grade: B+ (88.7)
This page lists all the 2025 Trades for the Minnesota Vikings. I’ve listed all of the NFL Free Agent Signing Grades here, which included the trades. Because I’ve begun posting polls for the trades, I thought it would make sense to list just the NFL trades here, so archiving the voting would be easier.
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April 2025 – Trades
Vikings acquire QB Sam Howell, No. 172 from Seahawks for No. 142
Minnesota’s backup quarterback heading into the draft was Brett Rypien, so the team needed to find a better No. 2 behind J.J. McCarthy. The issue was that the Vikings had just four picks entering the draft. If you’re wondering why the Vikings surrendered one of their four resources to obtain Howell, they didn’t. Instead, they just moved down 30 spots in the middle of Day 3.
I think this is an even trade for both teams. The Vikings get a better backup in Howell, whose potential could finally be realized with Kevin O’Connell. The Seahawks, meanwhile, drafted Jalen Milroe, so they had no need for Howell. Moving up 30 spots for an irrelevant player is a solid move.
Grade for Vikings – B+
Grade for Seahawks – B+
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March 2025 – Trades
Vikings acquire RB Jordan Mason from 49ers for 2026 6th-round pick, swap of 6th-rounders
The 49ers have lost a lot of talent this offseason, and we can add another name to the list. That would be Jordan Mason, who was traded to the Vikings for a 2026 sixth-round pick and a swap of Nos. 160 and 187 this year.
This trade makes so much sense for Minnesota. Aaron Jones is a talented back, but he’s an older player with an extensive injury history. Mason is a big upgrade over Cam Akers and Ty Chandler, and he comes at a very reasonable price.
As for the 49ers, they’ve proven that they can plug and play anyone at running back to make it work. There’s no guarantee that Mason would have beaten out Isaac Guerendo for the No. 2 running back job anyway. This trade makes sense for San Francisco, but Minnesota won the deal.
Grade for Vikings – A
Grade for 49ers – B+
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Texans acquire G Ed Ingram from Vikings for 2026 6th-round pick
C.J. Stroud has not been a happy camper this offseason, as the Texans have gotten rid of three of his starting offensive linemen, including Laremy Tunsil. Perhaps he had broken out of his sad state when he heard that his team acquired a guard, but he’ll revert to being upset once he realizes who it is.
The good news for the Texans is that Ed Ingram is a recent second-round pick, so he has some upside. The bad news is that Ingram has not played well in the NFL. In fact, he was benched last year. I get trading a 2026 sixth-round pick for him, but this deal is unlikely to benefit Houston.
The Vikings win this trade by default. They signed Will Fries, so Ingram was unlikely to make the final roster. It’s nice that they were able to get something for him, even if they have to wait 13 months for the new selection.
Grade for Texans – C+
Grade for Vikings – B+
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