The Minnesota Vikings could very easily be active at the trade deadline. We have explored the possibility of adding quite a few different positions, especially wide receiver. One position that we have also hypothesized about is cornerback and the analysts agree.
In a recent article for PFF, Brad Spielberger sent the Vikings cornerback K’Waun Williams from the Denver Broncos in exchange for a fifth round pick that would be conditional with the condition being that it would turn into the Vikings compensatory pick that they are currently projected to receive.
Spielberger went in-depth on the decision, including the link between Williams and Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell.
“The Vikings currently have the league’s worst grade for defenders lined up in the slot (43.8), and Williams has a proven track record over the past decade of consistent play in all facets, grading above 60.0 as a run-defender and in coverage for every season of his career beyond his rookie campaign.
The Vikings and Broncos are first and third, respectively, in percent of coverage snaps lined up in Cover 6, with Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell holding that position in Denver last season. Both defenses are zone coverage-heavy, so Williams should transition seamlessly. Broncos general manager George Paton was the assistant general manager for the Vikings for almost a decade, another connection between the two clubs that have already traded with each other since he made the move out west in 2021.”
This move could be very fruitful for the Vikings and at a minor cost. Chandon Sullivan has been really bad for the Vikings and upgrading that spot in the slot will be a big addition to the Vikings defense.
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