After suffering their first loss of the season, the Minnesota Vikings are looking to enhance their roster as the NFL trade deadline approaches. A key move this offseason was the acquisition of running back Aaron Jones. However, the offense struggled against the New York Jets after Jones, who has had injury issues, exited the game due to a leg problem. Fortunately, the Vikings had a bye week after their victory over the Jets, giving Jones additional time to recover. He returned strong against the Detroit Lions on October 20, rushing for 93 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, along with 3 catches for 23 yards.
Jones’ impressive performance highlighted the stark difference in the Vikings’ offensive capability with him compared to without; backup Ty Chandler managed only 30 yards on 14 carries against the Jets. With a surprising 5-1 record that has put Minnesota in the Super Bowl conversation, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk suggested that the Vikings should consider trading for Alvin Kamara from the New Orleans Saints to create a formidable running back duo with Jones. “I always think of the Vikings because in the rare season they are doing well, how can they improve?” Florio noted in his October 18 podcast. He emphasized the need for depth at the running back position given Jones’ injury history.
Kamara, 29, is a five-time Pro Bowler with nearly 6,300 rushing yards and 60 touchdowns over eight seasons, including 438 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns this year. He’s also excelled as a receiver, with 539 catches for 4,471 yards and 24 touchdowns. Currently under a five-year, $75 million contract through 2025, acquiring Kamara could secure the Vikings’ running back position beyond this season, especially since Jones is on a one-year deal. While the Saints initially had no intention of trading Kamara after a strong start, their recent five-game losing streak may have altered that outlook.
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