The Minnesota Vikings have already reshaped their roster through the draft, but in the NFL, the wheeling and dealing never really stops. With training camp on the horizon, interim general manager Rob Brzezinski might have a few more moves up his sleeve. Here are five realistic post-draft trade targets that could give the Vikings an edge, ranked from least to most impactful.
5. Michael Hoecht, OLB (Buffalo Bills)
The Vikings' new run game coordinator, Ryan Nielsen, knows Hoecht well from their time together with the Buffalo Bills last season. After the Bills added Bradley Chubb and drafted T.J. Parker, Hoecht finds himself buried on the depth chart. A late-round pick could be enough to pry him away from Buffalo. With 11 sacks over the last three seasons, Hoecht offers solid depth off the edge. Plus, he played for the 2021 Los Angeles Rams—the same team that won the Super Bowl with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell calling the offensive shots.
4. Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE (Kansas City Chiefs)
Drafted in the first round of the same 2023 class that brought Jordan Addison to Minnesota, Anudike-Uzomah has yet to live up to expectations. A hamstring injury cost him the entire 2025 season, and the Chiefs declined his fifth-year option—a clear sign they've moved on. Still, he's shown flashes of pass-rush ability. A change of scenery under defensive coordinator Brian Flores could be just what he needs to reignite his career.
3. Trey Benson, RB (Arizona Cardinals)
Benson's path to carries in Arizona is clogged. The Cardinals used a top-three draft pick on Jeremiyah Love, re-signed veteran James Conner, and added Tyler Allgeier in free agency. Add in Benson's recurring injuries since 2024, and his role looks minimal at best. He showed promise before a season-ending injury last year, but the sample size was too small to draw conclusions. A fresh start in Minnesota's backfield could unlock his potential.
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For Vikings fans, the draft was just the beginning. With a few well-timed trades, this roster could be built for a deep playoff run. Stay tuned—the action is far from over.