Minnesota Vikings trade draft picks to New England for 198th overall selection

6 articles · Updated · Vikings.com · Apr 25

The Vikings sent the 234th overall pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Patriots to move up to pick 198 in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Earlier, Minnesota traded linebacker Jonathan Greenard and pick 244 to the Eagles for third-round picks in 2026 and 2027, gaining salary cap space and flexibility.
The Vikings also traded with the Panthers to move back two spots in Round 2, ultimately selecting linebacker Jake Golday and defensive lineman Caleb Banks in earlier rounds.

Why did the Vikings trade down just two spots before selecting linebacker Jake Golday?

Can third-year player Dallas Turner truly replace Jonathan Greenard's Pro Bowl-level production?

Did the Eagles overpay for a 29-year-old rusher coming off an injury-plagued season?

After ignoring the position in the draft, how will the Vikings solve their critical need for a center?

Is trading a Pro Bowl star for cap space and draft picks a winning long-term strategy?

Despite favorable analytics, did the Vikings get enough value for a top-tier pass rusher?