Vikings Eye Dak Prescott as Trade Deadline Nears

Analyst Dan Orlovsky suggests Minnesota pursue the Cowboys quarterback while Kyler Murray misses a game with a hamstring strain.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football

Vikings Eye Dak Prescott as Trade Deadline Nears

Minnesota Vikings are 6-1 and allow a league-low 13.3 points per game, but rank 27th in scoring and 31st in passing. Dan Orlovsky suggested the team consider trading for Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

Why it matters

Minnesota's defense has carried the team while its offense has lagged, and quarterback Kyler Murray is sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The Vikings' trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, leaving a short window to address the position.

Vikings rank 31st in passing at 165.6 yards per game, while Kyler Murray has 1,022 passing yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions in six starts. Prescott's four-year, $240 million extension runs through 2028 and includes a full no-trade clause in every year, and no trade has been reported.

The players

Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys quarterback who has thrown for 2,046 yards this season, fifth in the league, and is signed through 2028 under a four-year, $240 million extension.

Kyler Murray

Minnesota Vikings quarterback, formerly the first overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, who was released by the Arizona Cardinals and signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with Minnesota.

Dan Orlovsky

Former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst who floated Prescott as a trade option for Minnesota.

Nolan Teasley

Vikings general manager whose checks on several positions were reported by Prime Video insider James Palmer.

The details

Prime Video insider James Palmer reported that Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley has been checking on several positions. Orlovsky suggested Prescott as a target, conditioned on the Cowboys continuing to lose. Monday's game against the Buffalo Bills will be worth watching.

Thursday: Palmer reports Teasley checking on several positions.
Monday: Kyler Murray misses the game against the Buffalo Bills.
Tuesday, 4 p.m. ET: NFL trade deadline.

Season Trajectory

Minnesota's league-best defense has positioned the Vikings as a contender despite an offense ranked near the bottom of the league. Whether a quarterback move before Tuesday's deadline changes that balance will shape the team's playoff outlook.

Fantasy managers should track Kyler Murray's status for Monday, since his absence affects Minnesota's passing game against Buffalo. A Prescott trade would also reshape the quarterback outlook for both franchises before the deadline passes.

The takeaway

Minnesota's defense has kept the Vikings competitive, but the offense's lag makes the next two days a real test of the front office's priorities. Readers should watch for any roster move before Tuesday's deadline.