Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings
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Jordan Addison #3 of the Minnesota Vikings.
The Minnesota Vikings (and rest of the league) are moving fast toward the 2026 NFL Draft.
In this edition of the yearly event, the Vikings currently boast 9 total picks. Four of them happen to be within the first 100 selections.
Here is a quick rundown of the Vikings’ draft picks next month.
Round 1, Pick 18
Round 2, Pick 49
Round 3, Pick 82
Round 3, Pick 87 (Compensatory)
Round 5, Pick 163 (from Philadelphia)
Round 5, Pick 196 (from Indianapolis)
Round 7, Pick 234
Round 7, Pick 235 (from Carolina)
Round 7, Pick 244 (from Houston)
Minnesota could look to add to these selections. There have been lots of rumors surrounding the status of edge rusher Jonathan Greenard. Before Greenard, there were a lot of talks about Jordan Addison and a potential trade after his three-consecutive years of legal issues.
Vikings Sent Message About Jordan Addison Trade
Jordan Addison
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 25: Jordan Addison #3 of the Minnesota Vikings scores a rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Pro Football Focus recently released a list compiling every NFL team’s most valuable trade asset. For the Vikings, Jordan Addison’s name was drawn.
“The Vikings don’t have many top-tier trade assets, but Addison stands out as a potential candidate. A former first-round pick, he has flashed early in his career but has yet to surpass 1,000 receiving yards in a season and struggled with drops in 2025.
The talent is evident, and a contending team in need of a WR2 or WR3 could benefit from his skill set. With Minnesota needing to add depth on defense, moving Addison could bring back valuable assets to help address those areas.”
While potential trade compensation conversations can only be speculative, there is an idea of what it could be. A likely haul for Minnesota would be comparable to what the Steelers got when they traded George Pickens to Dallas.
In that deal, the Cowboys sent the Steelers a 2026 3rd rounder and 2027 5th rounder in exchange for Pickens and a 2027 6th rounder.
Minnesota Lands Ryan Van Demark After Bills Decline Offer Sheet
Minnesota Vikings; Ryan Van Demark
GettyORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 17: Tyler Bass #2 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates his field goal with teammates Sam Martin #8 and Ryan Van Demark #74 during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
The massive tackle in on his way to Minnesota, per Tom Pelissero in a post onX.
“RFA on the move: The Bills will not match the offer sheet to OL Ryan Van Demark, who is headed to the Vikings on a one-year, $4.2 million fully guaranteed deal, sources tell The Insiders.”
Pelissero added some context on to the signing of the former UConn lineman.
“Undrafted out of UConn in 2022 and cut by the Colts out of training camp, Ryan Van Demark played in 43 games (six starts) over the past three seasons with the Bills and now heads to Minnesota on a deal that includes a 2.5 million signing bonus.”
Van Demark will likely play in a swing tackle role when needed for the Vikings. In 2025, the mountain of a man played 94 snaps at LT and 218 snaps at RT. A welcome addition for a Vikings team needing offensive line depth.