The Minnesota Vikings needed a quarterback after losing Kirk Cousins in the midst of a resplendent comeback season due to a torn Achilles. The Arizona Cardinals had little use for Joshua Dobbs, a benched journeyman passer in the midst of a lost, rebuilding year.
Thus, the two made logical dance partners as the 2023 NFL trade deadline rapidly approached. On Tuesday, amidst the backdrop of trade chatter for stars across the league, Minnesota added a quarterback with starting experience to take the reins and help push a 4-4 team toward the postseason in a sloppy and wide-open NFC Wild Card race.
The #Vikings are trading for #AZCardinals QB Josh Dobbs, with plenty of starting experience, per me and @TomPelissero.
It helps make up for the loss of Kirk Cousins. And gives MIN a chance… pic.twitter.com/TUEnTemakr
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2023
But will bringing in Dobbs, a player already traded once in 2023, make any actual difference for the Vikings’ playoff hopes?