Two names stick out, but are either worth it?
The Minnesota Vikings have their top two wide receivers set for 2026 and have an upgrade at quarterback with the addition of Kyler Murray. The offense is poised to take a jump from last year's struggles. The NFL Draft is a perfect time to bring in a receiver with the loss of Jalen Nailor in free agency.
What if the Vikings added a veteran receiver after the draft when all the dust settles?
Two names are enticing, with one needing to be traded for.
Tyreek Hill
The injury that ended Hill's season is concerning, especially at his age. Throw in the fact that Hill is under contract with Miami, meaning Minnesota will have to send draft capital to bring him in, and it is a risky proposition. However, if Minnesota investigates Hill's medicals and feels confident in a bounce-back season, it will be worth the risk.
Even if Hill is fully cleared to return to action, it is unlikely he will return to his dominant Kansas City or early Miami self. Still, if he's cleared, he still possesses enough speed to be a headache for defenses. A three-receiver set of Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Hill could be deadly.
Hill has connections to the Vikings as a former coach is on staff, and like Murray, Hill grew up a Vikings fan. It is at least worth exploring his medicals and a trade. The offense would be very explosive with Murray leading it.
Deebo Samuel
Samuel is 30 and doesn't have the juice from his incredible 2021 season. But in Washington, with the injury to Jayden Daniels finished with over 700 receiving yards. The idea of Samuel producing in a Kliff Kingsbury offense was valid with quick throws behind the line of scrimmage. Losing Daniels killed that dream in 2026.
Speaking of Kingsbury, Murray is familiar with throwing the ball behind the line of scrimmage from his time in Arizona under Kingsbury, and Samuel can facilitate that role. Kevin O'Connell will know how to utilize the duo and use Samuel's versatility to throw a curveball at opposing defenses.
Aaron Jones is back, and Jordan Mason will complement him, but Samuel could take on some of the workload with his experience at running back in San Francisco. Samuel is likely taking his time in free agency to land somewhere that will play deep into January.
Minnesota could be that, and with a stellar draft, could be the perfect landing spot for the "wide back."