4 INTRIGUING TRADE CANDIDATES THE VIKINGS COULD PURSUE
The Vikings have several established needs remaining on the roster –– defensive tackle, third receiver and cornerback –– heading into training camp. While a free agent acquisition has been the most talked about route to filling those holes, we’ve seen Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah pull off several trades to fill positions of need over the past few seasons.

So, let’s throw out some potential trade candidates the Vikings could target over the next couple months. Note: This is 100% speculation.
Jonathan Allen, DT, Washington
Allen, 29, has been involved in trade rumors for the past couple seasons. Having registered 49 total pressures last season, Allen would help shore up the Minnesota's interior pass rush that has struggled in recent seasons.

According to Over The Cap, Allen has two years remaining on his deal with cap hits of $21.4 million and $23 million, respectively. He would be the most expensive name on this list but his proven ability to create pressure through the middle would be worth it for a potentially emerging Vikings defense.

Davon Godchaux, DT, New England
Godchaux, 29, isn’t the same caliber of talent as Allen but would come at a significantly cheaper price. The veteran defensive tackle is currently owed just under $8 million, according to Over The Cap. In the final year of his deal, Godchaux appeared to be holding in, attending offseason activities but not participating, as he looks for a new deal with the Patriots.
Josh Sweat, EDGE, Philadelphia
While not necessarily a position of need, Sweat is young enough (26) to be a key piece of a potentially fearsome pass rushing rotation. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported in March that the Eagles were fielding trade calls for the veteran pass rusher.

Sweat has registered 35 sacks in six seasons since being selected by Philadelphia in the fourth round of the 2018 draft.

Patrick Surtain II, CB, Denver
The Broncos picked up Surtain’s fifth-year option, meaning they still have at least two more years of control on the young corner. Despite that, Surtain was a constant presence in trade rumors surrounding the Denver Broncos this offseason.

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