What happened: Minnesota Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley's approach to the quarterback market remains an unknown factor ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, according to NFL analyst James Palmer. Teasley was hired on May 30 and has not yet overseen a draft or trade deadline for Minnesota. He previously served in front-office roles under Seattle general manager John Schneider.
Why it matters: The Vikings sit at 6-2 following a 23-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills, heightening pressure to solidify quarterback depth for the NFC playoff race. Head coach Kevin O'Connell has deferred personnel decisions to Teasley, who was introduced as general manager in June. How Teasley protects future draft capital will define Minnesota's roster construction down the stretch.
By the numbers: Minnesota Vikings: 6-2 record in 2026 through 8 games (No. 6 seed in NFC, streak L2).
What to watch: The NFL trade deadline closes at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.