5 players the Vikings could trade for before Week 1 of the 2023 season

Who are some names that have been recently circulating in trade talks that could make an instant impact for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2023 season?

Looking at the Minnesota Vikings current roster, it's not hard to find the glaring weaknesses this team has on paper. While the Vikings offense is the clear strength of the franchise, it is the defense that still has some substantial holes heading into the offseason programs.

Minnesota general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell have shown that they trust "their guys", and while loyalty is a great trait to have in a general manager-head coach combo, it can also be a downfall.

The front office has been adamant that they believe in the guys they have on defense, but questions still remain.

Throughout the offseason, a number of players around the NFL have requested trades, and a few others have had their fifth-year options declined.

Let's take a look at five players the Vikings could trade for that can make an immediate impact on the team's roster in 2023.