CBS Sports Proposes a ‘Win-Win’ Trade Scenario for the Vikings in the 2025 NFL Draft
As we approach the 2025 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings are facing an interesting decision: Should they keep their #24 pick, or could trading down be the better move? While some fans argue in favor of staying put, many believe trading down would give the team more flexibility to strengthen their roster. CBS Sports recently highlighted a potential trade that could benefit both the Vikings and the Buffalo Bills, and at first glance, it certainly seems like a deal worth considering.
Chad Reuter of CBS Sports has put together a list of six “win-win” trade proposals for the upcoming draft, and one of them involves a deal between the Vikings and the Bills. According to Reuter’s scenario, Buffalo would move up to the Vikings’ #24 overall pick, with Minnesota receiving the Bills’ #30 pick along with two additional fourth-round selections—#109 (from Chicago through Buffalo) and #132 (from Buffalo).
So, what does this trade mean for the Vikings? First, it gives them more opportunities to build their future. With this trade, the Vikings would still remain in the first round, holding the #30 pick, and they would add four more picks to their total—giving them six selections in the 2025 Draft:
- #30 (Round 1, from Buffalo)
- #97 (Round 3, Compensatory Pick)
- #109 (Round 4, from Chicago via Buffalo)
- #132 (Round 4, from Buffalo)
- #139 (Round 5, from Cleveland)
- #187 (Round 6, from San Francisco)
This could provide the Vikings with valuable assets to either continue building through the draft or even trade up if they see an opportunity they can’t pass up. While they would lose out on a second-round pick, the added flexibility of a handful of Day 3 picks could give the Vikings a chance to add depth across multiple positions. Additionally, with their position still within the first round, Minnesota could potentially make another trade to move up again, depending on how the draft unfolds.
Reuter also notes that the Bills have been particularly aggressive in recent drafts, often moving up to select players they covet. This scenario could be an opportunity for Buffalo to secure a target earlier in the first round, while the Vikings could stockpile more valuable picks to use at their discretion.
What do you think about this potential move? Could trading down be the right strategy for the Vikings, or should they hold on to their original position and make their pick at #24? Let us know your thoughts on this intriguing trade proposal!