Because Kirk Cousins got hurt, the Vikings made a deal over Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs.
The Minnesota Vikings and the Arizona Cardinals agreed to move quarterback Joshua Dobbs to each other just hours prior to the NFL’s trading deadline on Tuesday.
With Dobbs, the Vikings get another player in starting experience after Kirk Cousins’ season-ending injury.
Dobbs, who the Cardinals got in a trade via Cleveland on August 24, had to pass a physical before the deal could go through.
Along with a sixth-round draft pick in 2024, the Vikings will get a potential seventh-round pick in 2024 from the Dobbs.
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said, “This immediate solution we’ve found gives us a really good player at a moment in time when we had the opportunity to go out and acquire that player without possibly leaving the globe of the future.”
The Vikings (4-4) also agreed to trade departed guard Ezra Cleveland to the Jaguars for a sixth-round draft pick in 2024, but only after Cleveland passes a physical with the Jaguars. The pick that is going to Minnesota used to belong to Carolina.
Dobbs, who the Cardinals got in a trade in Cleveland on August 24, had to pass a physical before the deal could go through.
Along with a sixth-round draft pick in 2024, the Vikings will get a potential seventh-round pick in 2024 from the Dobbs.
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said, “This immediate solution we have found gives us a really good player at a point in time when we were able to venture out and get that player without possibly leaving the world of the future.”
The Vikings (4-4) additionally agreed to trade left center Ezra Cleveland to the Jaguars for a sixth-round draft pick in 2024, but only after Cleveland passes a physical with the Jaguars. The pick that is going to Minnesota used to belong to Carolina.
It will be Dobbs’ seventh team at seven years. Pittsburgh picked him in the fourth round of the 2017 draft out of Tennessee.
In place of Kyler Murray, who hurt his knee, the 28-year-old started the entire eight games with the Cardinals (1–7).
Murray will be back soon after practicing again on October 18. This is one reason why Dobbs wasn’t needed.
“I really hope Jaren plays well on Sunday. That would be a great start for us.” We’ll still train Josh Dobbs as if he were just one snap away.
What gives ourselves the best chance to win as we move forward?” What O’Connell said. “The level of depth within the room makes us feel good, and we can keep going.”
Dobbs had some good games for the rebuilding Cardinals, especially in the first three weeks, when he threw for 1,569 yards, seven touchdowns, and five picks.
He has also run for 258 yards and three scores, which is the third most of any quarterback in the league.
That’s a good sign for his move to the Vikings, who’s most experienced player without Cousins had been Nick Mullens, who is out with a back issue right now.
On Tuesday, the Vikings put Cousins on reserve with an injury to make room on the active list.
Mullens and fellow star receiver Justin Jefferson have both been on the list for at least three of the required four weeks.
Through eight starts this season, Dobbs threw for 1,569 yards, nine touchdowns, and five picks. He completed 167 out of 266 passes. For the Cardinals, he had an 81.2 passer rating.
Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles tendon on Sunday at Green Bay, which will keep him out for the rest of the season. This is why the move was made.
Vikings backup quarterback Nick Mullens hurt his back on October 11 and had to go on injured reserve.
However, Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell declined to clarify for sure if Mullens would be fully fit by Week 10. That is the earliest he could be activated.
The Vikings likewise have a young quarterback, Jarren Hall, in whom O’Connell has faith, and they just put Sean Mannion back on the practice squad.
There is still no word from O’Connell on who will be Minnesota’s starting quarterback in Week 9 at Atlanta.
The Vikings additionally have a veteran quarterback who is out with an injury. Nick Mullens, who started all 17 NFL games, hurt his back and is having trouble playing. He could come back next week, yet there are no promises.
Because of these factors, the Vikings had to at least get a quarterback to the week. Since he joined the NFL in 2017, Dobbs played over seven different teams.
He is a cheap option who can quickly learn O’Connell’s plan since there isn’t much time left before this weekend’s game.