Tyrion, First Of His Name

Man….this would be nice.

#Vikings edge rusher Tyler Batty is a “name to watch” based on his play so far in training camp, per @AlbertBreer. pic.twitter.com/xITInfejgh

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) August 13, 2026

It's what he does. He drinks and he knows things.

The Vikings might feel OK going into the season with a combination of Golday and Ingram-Dawkins at OLB3, but you have to wonder if that isn't cutting it by mid-season, they might be in the market for an edge at the trade deadline, depending on what the Vikings and a few other teams look like at that point. AI gave me this...

• Kayvon Thibodeaux (New York Giants): Entering the final year of his deal without an extension, Thibodeaux has surfaced in trade chatter. The Giants boast heavy investment and depth at edge rusher with Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, and rookie-added Arvell Reese, making Thibodeaux a prime candidate to deal if a contender meets their asking price. [1, 2]

• Maxx Crosby (Las Vegas Raiders): Persistent rumors have surrounded Crosby, with analysts noting that if the Raiders struggle out of the gate, an in-season blockbuster for a premier game-wrecker could materialize if a desperate contender steps up. [1, 2]

• Josh Sweat (Arizona Cardinals): Sweat has faced offseason friction and stayed away from voluntary programs, keeping his name active on early trade-block watch lists if the Cardinals decide to pivot. [1, 2]

I think they gotta make a move tbh...

Will be interesting to see if they pull the trigger on anything.

Not sure I expect a big move after letting JG go?

But I could easily see a guy or 2 being brought in for a kick of the tires after cut-down day

MaroonBells wrote:

It's what he does. He drinks and he knows things.
The Vikings might feel OK going into the season with a combination of Golday and Ingram-Dawkins at OLB3, but you have to wonder if that isn't cutting it by mid-season, they might be in the market for an edge at the trade deadline, depending on what the Vikings and a few other teams look like at that point. AI gave me this...
Kayvon Thibodeaux (New York Giants): Entering the final year of his deal without an extension, Thibodeaux has surfaced in trade chatter. The Giants boast heavy investment and depth at edge rusher with Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, and rookie-added Arvell Reese, making Thibodeaux a prime candidate to deal if a contender meets their asking price. [1, 2]
Maxx Crosby (Las Vegas Raiders): Persistent rumors have surrounded Crosby, with analysts noting that if the Raiders struggle out of the gate, an in-season blockbuster for a premier game-wrecker could materialize if a desperate contender steps up. [1, 2]
Josh Sweat (Arizona Cardinals): Sweat has faced offseason friction and stayed away from voluntary programs, keeping his name active on early trade-block watch lists if the Cardinals decide to pivot. [1, 2]

Doubt they give up major draft capital or pay big $$ for one of these guys.

IMO, they like the versatility and uniqueness of TID, but if Batty or the others don't show enough, they find someone after cutdown day.

MaroonBells wrote:

It's what he does. He drinks and he knows things.
The Vikings might feel OK going into the season with a combination of Golday and Ingram-Dawkins at OLB3, but you have to wonder if that isn't cutting it by mid-season, they might be in the market for an edge at the trade deadline, depending on what the Vikings and a few other teams look like at that point. AI gave me this...
Kayvon Thibodeaux (New York Giants): Entering the final year of his deal without an extension, Thibodeaux has surfaced in trade chatter. The Giants boast heavy investment and depth at edge rusher with Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, and rookie-added Arvell Reese, making Thibodeaux a prime candidate to deal if a contender meets their asking price. [1, 2]
Maxx Crosby (Las Vegas Raiders): Persistent rumors have surrounded Crosby, with analysts noting that if the Raiders struggle out of the gate, an in-season blockbuster for a premier game-wrecker could materialize if a desperate contender steps up. [1, 2]
Josh Sweat (Arizona Cardinals): Sweat has faced offseason friction and stayed away from voluntary programs, keeping his name active on early trade-block watch lists if the Cardinals decide to pivot. [1, 2]

You could land Thib for a 3. Maybe the Eagles 3.

greediron wrote:

Doubt they give up major draft capital or pay big $$ for one of these guys.

IMO, they like the versatility and uniqueness of TID, but if Batty or the others don't show enough, they find someone after cutdown day.

Depends on whether the Vikings are in a position to "go for it" or not.

The advantage of waiting until the trade deadline is that the players are better. And the Vikings would have a better idea of what this team is capable of. For example, If the Vikings are .500, they'd likely stand pat. But if they're 6-2 or better, they could steal a real difference maker from a team that isn't going anywhere. It's what the Rams did when they traded for Jalen Ramsey at the trade deadline and went to the Super Bowl.

MaroonBells wrote:

Depends on whether the Vikings are in a position to "go for it" or not.
The advantage of waiting until the trade deadline is that the players are better. And the Vikings would have a better idea of what this team is capable of. For example, If the Vikings are .500, they'd likely stand pat. But if they're 6-2 or better, they could steal a real difference maker from a team that isn't going anywhere. It's what the Rams did when they traded for Jalen Ramsey at the trade deadline and went to the Super Bowl.

Yes, but having 3 expensive starter level guys at OLb seems a bit much IMO.

I don't think they will make a move as I think they are planning to use Golday at edge more than they are letting on. Such a similar skill set to Van Ginkel and a great fit for the role, they also need to find a way to get their best players on the field and with Cashman, Wilson and Pace at ILB, he is not going to get a lot of reps there.