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Potential free-agent WR targets for Vikings
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Potential free-agent WR targets for Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have one of the best pass-catchers in all of football.

However, Justin Jefferson can only do so much on his own, and with Jordan Addison facing a three-game suspension due to a violation of the league's substance abuse policy, Kevin O'Connell's team is rather thin at wide receiver.

That's why it's not much of a surprise to hear that it'll be active in the trade market for another wideout.

"With Jordan Addison suspended and multiple injuries, the Vikings are seriously exploring veteran receivers in the trade market, per sources," NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported. "No trade is imminent. But Minnesota is actively looking, with six days to cutdown."

Then again, there are also some feasible options in free agency, and the Vikings wouldn't have to give up valuable assets to get them. Here, we'll discuss the three best potential options for them.

3. Gabe Davis

Davis was cut after the first year of his three-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars after some concerns for a meniscus injury. He finished his lone season there with 20 receptions for 239 yards and two touchdowns.

Even so, he's drawn interest from the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills, so those concerns might be a thing of the past. He's a proven veteran who excels on the outside, giving J.J. McCarthy another big-play threat.

2. Tyler Boyd

Tyler Boyd followed his former offensive coordinator, Brian Callahan, to the Tennessee Titans. He looked poised for a breakout year after sitting behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in the pecking order.

Instead, he had just 39 catches for 390 yards and no touchdowns. Then again, plenty of that may have had to do with the Titans' subpar quarterback situation, as he never had fewer than 600 receiving yards in a full season, including two 1,000-yard campaigns.

1. Amari Cooper

Just two years ago, Amari Cooper was one of the most underrated pass-catchers in the game. Then, he seemed to lose a step and wasn't much of a factor in half a season with the Buffalo Bills.

Even so, the 31-year-old is an elite route runner who can overpower his opposition with his big frame, and he's more than worth a flier. He has seven 1,000-yard seasons under his belt. 

Ernesto Cova

Ernesto is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Ernesto’s work focuses on providing insightful, up-to-date coverage of sports, blending his expertise in sports psychology with a passion for analyzing player performance, team dynamics, and trade developments across various sports leagues

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