The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Howell in a trade with Seattle during the NFL draft. They swapped fifth-round picks with the Seahawks for a young backup for J.J.

On Saturday, they acquired Sam Howell in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. The Vikings sent pick 142 to the Seahawks in exchange for Howell and pick 172.

The 2025 NFL draft (ESPN, ABC, ESPN App) is underway in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the Minnesota Vikings kicked things off with Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson, the No. 24 pick of Round 1. Here is a breakdown of each Vikings pick: Analysis of every pick | Updated depth chart Round 1,

At the NFL owners’ meetings last month, coach Kevin O’Connell alluded to the possibility the Vikings would bring in competition for Blake Brandel at left guard; the fact they used their first-round pick on a guard for the first time since they selected Randall McDaniel in 1988 would suggest Jackson might not have to wait long to start.

In Round 1, the Vikings continued to revamp their offensive line. On Day 2, they added a wide receiver. What do they still need on Day 3?