Bleacher Report Suggests Interesting QB Trade For Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have not gotten the play from quarterback Kyler Murray that they were hoping for, as the offense has been quite inconsistent and at times it has really struggled, which was showcased in the Vikings' first loss of 2026, which occurred against the Detroit Lions in Week 8.

With that said, the Viking may want to consider trading for a quarterback as based on the play of Murray thus far, there is no indicator that he will get significantly better which could continue to limit the offense's ability to be productive.

On that note, Bleacher Report NFL analyst Moe Moton listed 5 blockbuster NFL trades that could shake up playoff races, with one of those trades being the Vikings acquiring quarterback Mac Jones from the San Francisco 49ers.

If Jones is truly on the table this could make a lot of sense for the Vikings who need a quarterback who can distribute the ball in a way that makes the offense more dynamic and thus far in his career, Jones has been solid in that regard.

As far as compensation goes, Moton notes that The Athletic's Zac Rosenblatt says league sources have mentioned that the 49ers could be looking for a second-round pick plus more in exchange for Jones, which is quite a haul. However, for a team like the Vikings, this is a move they may need to make in order to maximize their window this year, headlined by the dominant defense and solid special teams this year.

Now looking at Jones as a player, he has had very limited playing time this year as he is the backup quarterback for 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy, but in 2025 Jones got a lot of action as Purdy missed some due to injury.

In 2025, Jones played in 11 games, while starting in eight of those games and recorded 2,151 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, six interceptions, and a completion percentage of 69.6 percent which were all solid numbers. Additionally, Jones helped San Francisco to have great team success as he led the 49ers to a record of 5-3 in his eight starts.

Based on the statistical performance and the team success that Jones had in 2025 and the amount of experience that he has over the course of his NFL career, it is clear that Jones has the ability to step up as a starter and could be a great option for a team like the Vikings, who need more reliable quarterback play. 

With that in mind, whether or not the Vikings make a move for Jones will come down to whether head coach Kevin O'Connell believes he can get Murray to play significantly better, as well as whether Minnesota is willing to go all in and trade significant draft capital that will likely include a second-round pick.

So, as the Vikings progress, it will be interesting to monitor the situation surrounding Murray's performance and whether or not Minnesota wants to make a change, because if they do, Jones could be a great fit for the Vikings.