Sam Bradford To Minnesota Vikings Via Trade
Adam Warwas
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The Vikings have traded for for quarterback Sam Bradford, according to Tom Pelissero of USA Today.
Source confirms: the #Vikings have traded for Sam Bradford. They gave up a 1st-round pick in 2017 and an additional pick in 2018.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 3, 2016
We do not know the extent of the 2018 compensation yet, but the 2017 first rounder given away to obtain the services of Bradford is certainly a steep price to pay. Some might even call it “mortgaging the future,” which general manager Rick Spielman indicated he would not do earlier this week.
(UPDATE: The 2018 compensation is reportedly a fourth rounder.)
#Vikings had extra 3rd- and 4th-round picks in 2017 draft from deals last year. So, they had some added flexibility.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 3, 2016
Talks between #Vikings and #Eagles came to a head last night. Finalized this morning. They see him as a great fit for Norv Turner’s scheme.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 3, 2016
Time will tell just how great of a fit Bradford ends up being in Norv Turner’s scheme, but one has to wonder if the injury-prone Bradford will last long enough to keep Shaun Hill from eventually starting at quarterback in 2016.
We’ll have more updates and reactions throughout the day.