Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett became a hot topic as soon as he asked to be traded after the 2024 NFL season. Fans of every team, including the Minnesota Vikings, started to think about what the dynamic pass rusher could bring to their team.
The Vikings don't have many draft picks to trade for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. Despite that, it would be difficult for Minnesota not to inquire about what it would take to acquire his services.
Garrett can be a difference-maker any time he is on the field. That is one big reason players everywhere would love to acquire an edge rusher as consistent and productive as him in their locker room.
Justin Jefferson enters Minnesota Vikings into Myles Garrett trade sweepstakes
During Super Bowl weekend, Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson talked with USA Today about the situation with Myles Garrett in Cleveland. What he had to say about the Browns edge rusher was quite interesting.
In the video, players are asked to make a pitch for their team to get Garrett this offseason. Here is what Jefferson had to say:
"Myles. You know where to go, brother. Hey, we need about one or two extra pieces and you'll fill in that piece. We need you. "Justin Jefferson via USA Today
Hearing a player being so open about recruiting a potential trade target says a lot about how Myles Garrett is viewed among his peers in the NFL. Justin Jefferson might not be a general manager, but he knows talent when he sees it.
The Vikings aren't desperate for pass rushers this offseason. They have Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel returning as starters after a productive season. Plus, first-round draft pick Dallas Turner is waiting for an opportunity for more playing time after a solid rookie campaign.
If the Minnesota Vikings can trade for Myles Garrett without giving up too much of their capital, they would boast one of the scariest pass-rushing units in the league. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores would love to have so much great talent on the edge
Last season, Minnesota tied for the fourth-most sacks as a team during the regular season, tying the Houston Texans with 49 quarterback takedowns. Adding a 29-year-old dominating presence to that group could see the squad have even more sacks during the 2025 NFL season.