Vikings Eye Blockbuster Trade for $72M Superstar Cornerback in Bold New Proposal
Could the Minnesota Vikings be plotting a stunning move to land one of the NFL’s premier defensive backs? A bold trade proposal floating around the league suggests just that — and it has fans buzzing.
Coming off an offseason that saw Minnesota lose three of its five starters in the secondary, the team’s defensive backfield is full of question marks. Rather than immediately address those needs in the draft, the Vikings doubled down on building their offensive line by selecting Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson in the first round. But that doesn’t mean the search for help in the secondary is over.
Enter: Jalen Ramsey.
The 3-time First-Team All-Pro and 7-time Pro Bowler is seemingly on his way out of Miami after he and the Dolphins publicly agreed it’s time to part ways. Now, the 31-year-old superstar — still one of the league’s most physical and feared cornerbacks — is reportedly available for the right price.
Ramsey carries a hefty $72 million contract that runs through 2028, with a steep cap spike looming in 2026. But that very factor could play into Minnesota’s favor. Miami isn’t likely to demand a first-rounder — and the Vikings, who are projected to receive compensatory picks in the third and fifth rounds of the 2026 draft due to key free-agent losses, could send a Day-2 pick to close the deal.
In this trade pitch, Minnesota flips its original third-round pick — higher than the future compensatory one — to acquire Ramsey and solidify the secondary with a proven star.
Now, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah isn’t known for chasing pricey veterans. His analytic-driven approach favors youth, draft capital, and financial flexibility. But as Minnesota inches closer to contending, a splash move like this may be just what’s needed.
Elite defenses often hinge on elite corners. If the Vikings want to go from playoff hopefuls to serious NFC threats, snagging Ramsey might be the power play that gets them there.
Is Minnesota ready to bet big? Fans sure hope so.