Meyers would represent quite the acquisition for the Vikings if something does come to fruition. He hauled in 87 receptions for 1,027 yards and four touchdowns in 2024, representing the first 1,000-yard campaign of his career.

The Panthers have one in mind for Thielen. He might be firmly on the tail-end of his playing journey after being coaxed away from retirement this offseason, but he's an important part of the team's plans.

The Vikings have been stockpiling draft capital during the preseason, and that can be used in a trade with the Panthers for Adam Thielen.

The Minnesota Vikings shook up their depth behind starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Sunday, signing Carson Wentz and trading backup Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles. For Howell, the Vikings received a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Eagles.

The Minnesota Vikings are signing Wentz to back up quarterback J.J. McCarthy and trading Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, two people with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press on Sunday.

Carson Wentz is back in the NFL and Sam Howell is on the move again. The Minnesota Vikings have signed Wentz to back up quarterback J.J. McCarthy and traded Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles. The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles are sending a 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 seventh-rounder to Minnesota for Howell and a 2027 sixth-rounder.