Despite being based on playstyle, instead of outcomes, nobody wants to hear their first-round pick linked to an uninspiring veteran. Perhaps some Minnesota Vikings fans recoiled when listening to Ty Dunne's "Go Long" podcast, where analyst Matthew Coller suggested that quarterback J.J. McCarthy looked a lot like Alex Smith.

Vikings Won't Play J.J. McCarthy In Preseason Finale

The following three receivers were running with quarterback J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings’ first-team offense by the end of a two-hour scrimmage that closed training camp on Wednesday and sent the Vikings into their preseason finale at Tennessee on Friday: Jeshaun Jones,

Per numerous sources, led by Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Vikings have traded defensive lineman Harrison Phillips to the New York Jets. In return, the Vikings will receive a 2026 sixth-round pick and a “swap of picks in 2027,” though I’m not 100% sure what that means at this point.

The top receiver potentially on the trade block right now is Terry McLaurin of the Washington Commanders. There's been speculation out there that Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs isn't safe on the roster. Right now, the Jets have plenty of cap space and didn't sacrifice any early draft capital for the defensive tackles.