Ex-Vikings QB Submits Trade Request to Bears to Return to Minnesota Amid Carson Wentz’s Season-Ending Injury
Minneapolis — Just hours after the Minnesota Vikings confirmed that Carson Wentz will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the 2025 season, an unexpected development emerged from Chicago:
With Wentz sidelined, the Vikings’ quarterback room is down to J.J. McCarthy (22) and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer, making veteran leadership an urgent need. On the other side, the
In a message relayed through his representation, Keenum said: “My feelings for Minnesota remain intact. I want to wear the Vikings jersey again, not to take anyone’s job, but to help the team through this tough stretch.”
Under the framework, Minnesota proposes a late 2026/2027 draft pick (with playing-time escalators), while the Bears gain cap relief and a cleaner development runway for Bagent behind Williams. The modest price reflects Keenum’s
From a football standpoint, Keenum offers at-the-line checks, two-minute drive management, and risk control within a ball-security game plan — variables that could accelerate McCarthy’s growth in the back half of the season. He understands Minnesota’s expectations and remains synonymous with the
Publicly, the Vikings are cautious, avoiding hard commitments before the trade deadline, but are believed to be
Keenum as the bridge
Whatever the outcome, Keenum’s trade request — if granted — would send a simple message: the Vikings aren’t folding after adversity, and a veteran who understands what “purple” means is ready to come back and help this team keep going.
Vikings Rookie Moved by Fans’ Passion Despite Two Straight Losses
Minneapolis — Two consecutive defeats haven’t cooled the fire at U.S. Bank Stadium, and rookie Tai Felton felt it. The first-year Vikings wide receiver (Maryland, 2025 draft class) said he was “blown away” by the love fans showed even in a rough stretch.
Felton was selected by Minnesota in the 2025 NFL Draft and has quickly slotted in as a speed piece, adding depth around Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. For a rookie, feeling “like you belong” after back-to-back losses is anything but guaranteed.
“I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY THE CROWD. EVEN THOUGH WE LOST, VIKINGS FANS SHOWED UP LIKE IT WAS THE SUPER BOWL. I’VE NEVER FELT THAT KIND OF LOVE BEFORE — THEY MADE ME FEEL LIKE I TRULY BELONG HERE.
From a football standpoint, the staff values Felton’s initial burst, which helps unlock quick-game and play-action concepts. When defenses squeeze Jefferson/Addison, the 2025 rookie’s bubble routes and jet motion become levers to change the offense’s rhythm.
Two straight losses always test a team’s backbone. For Felton, the answer came from the stands: patience and loyalty. The “noise” in Minneapolis isn’t pressure — it’s a backstop that lets a rookie step into critical moments.
The Vikings still have work to do to get back on track, but a rookie publicly talking about a “sense of belonging” is an encouraging signal inside the locker room. As the season turns, the fans’ passion might be the edge that helps Minnesota navigate the curve.
