Vikings eye trade for Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones to boost defense

The Minnesota Vikings have made two trades this season and may pursue another before the NFL's trade deadline on November 5. They are looking to strengthen their defense, particularly at cornerback, where they rank low in pass coverage. A proposed trade would send veteran cornerback Jonathan Jones from the New England Patriots to the Vikings. Jones, a two-time Super Bowl champion, could enhance the Vikings' secondary, which has struggled against the pass. While the Patriots may not be actively shopping Jones, they have cap space and could negotiate a deal. The Vikings might offer a conditional seventh-round pick in 2026, but it remains uncertain if that would satisfy the Patriots.