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Following their initial defeat of the season on Sunday to the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings are weighing all options as the NFL trade deadline approaches. Despite a 6-1 record, the team's offensive performance continues to raise concerns.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell has publicly supported Kyler Murray as the starting quarterback, but that doesn't rule out other roster adjustments. For the time being, the Vikings are maintaining their current course and will shift their attention to a Monday Night Football matchup against the also 6-1 Buffalo Bills.
The extended week provides general manager Nolan Teasley with extra time to evaluate potential additions, though he has yet to finalize any deals. Nevertheless, the Vikings have begun clearing space on their roster.
Keegan and Nesbit Released
Although the trade deadline is still a week away, teams are permitted to make moves in advance. The Vikings have been rumored to be interested in several high-profile players but have yet to make a substantial move. On Tuesday, they freed up two roster spots by waiving guard Trevor Keegan and tight end Bryson Nesbit.
Keegan, who gained attention partly due to his wife Hanna Cavinder, a former Miami Hurricanes basketball player, was claimed off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys to provide guard depth. He appeared in seven games for Minnesota but will now seek opportunities elsewhere.
The decision to release Keegan is notable given the Vikings' current situation at guard: Donovan Jackson is out for the season, and Will Fries has struggled. The team's willingness to move on could signal an impending acquisition, as suggested by Star Tribune beat writer Emily Leiker.
Key Analysis
The coming week will be pivotal for the Minnesota Vikings. If general manager Nolan Teasley executes impactful moves, the team could quickly re-emerge as a Super Bowl contender. How the newly opened roster spots are filled will be a key storyline to monitor in the days ahead.
Originally reported by yahoo.