Minnesota Vikings Insider Hints at NFL Trade Deadline Upgrades

The Minnesota Vikings (6-0) are still trending to add another player before the trade deadline. It's not hard to predict what side of the football is most likely to be addressed.

The Vikings have dominated on the defensive side of the football this season. Their dominance has been so lopsided they haven't needed much on the offensive side of the football. That could change as the schedule gets more difficult.

With every win, the Vikings' chances of making a postseason run become more real. Now some are speculating on where they could look to add more talent.

Clutch Points' Ben Strauss discussed some of the latest reports on the Vikings' involvement and plans for the NFL trade deadline. Here's some of what Strauss shared on where the Vikings might be looking to improve.

"NFL insider James Palmer shared some intel from around the league ahead of the trade deadline following Thursday Night Football. He talked briefly about the Vikings, who are reportedly quite active on the phones before the deadline.

It makes sense to hear that Minnesota is interested in upgrading the running back position.

Both Vikings running backs, Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, have dealt with injuries so far this season. Jones returned to practice on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday with a knee injury. The 31-year-old is still a useful player, but he may not have the health to be a lead back anymore. Meanwhile, Mason looks healthy after missing multiple games with a thumb injury.

Minnesota has been connected to Jonathan Taylor as a trade target, which would be an absolutely massive upgrade. The Vikings' interest at tight end is a bit more intriguing. They still have T.J. Hockenson as their starter, though his production has not been great for a few seasons in a row. Adding depth at the position could be smart, and gaining another starting-caliber tight end would be even better."

The Vikings definitely need more from the running game, but identifying whether or not running back or offensive line is the issue is a difficult task. Neither position group has proven above scrutiny.

Minnesota may well feel they can compete as currently constructed. Presumably, once quarterback Kyler Murray and star wideout Justin Jefferson build more chemistry, the two players should create issues for defenses downfield. That said, you don't want to put all the pressure on the passing game to generate all of the Vikings' offensive production.

We'll keep a close eye on what moves Minnesota chooses to make.