The Minnesota Vikings traded for former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Dobbs earlier today, and now we know the compensation. According to reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Josina Anderson, and others, the compensation was a low-level pick swap.
Comp update: Cardinals traded Josh Dobbs and a 7th-round pick to the Vikings for a 6th-round pick, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2023
Reports are surfacing that the Vikings are sending a sixth-round pick to the Cardinals in exchange for Dobbs and a seventh rounder. Schefter has gone on to report that their are conditions involved in the trade that could escalate the seventh round selection to a sixth, though no specific details are available at this time.
There also are conditions attached to the trade that can turn the 7th-round pick that Arizona sent to Minnesota into a sixth-round pick, per source. So a low risk move for Minnesota to bring in added QB help. https://t.co/59e5w8DuaC
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2023
It is unlikely that Dobbs starts this Sunday, given the short amount of time he would have to get integrated into the team. However, Dobbs will likely be worked into the team in short order, given the move to go get him. It’s a move that carries very little risk, and could bring a high reward if Dobbs is able to keep the Vikings rolling.