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As the NFL Draft nears, the Minnesota Vikings find themselves in a dire quarterback situation, potentially jeopardizing the future of wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Despite signing Sam Darnold, the Vikings’ quarterback room remains underwhelming, making the acquisition of a franchise quarterback paramount. Jefferson, a generational talent in the final year of his contract, may decline a lucrative extension offer due to the uncertainty at the quarterback position. To retain Jefferson, the Vikings must secure a top quarterback prospect in the draft, with North Carolina’s Drake Maye being a potential target. Trading up to select Maye would require them to sacrifice both first-round picks, but it could be worth the cost to keep a player of Jefferson’s caliber.

The Arizona Cardinals hold the No. 4 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and are considering a trade that could bring in a significant haul. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort will weigh his options until the last minute before making a decision. While trading down could net Arizona additional draft capital, selecting Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., the top-rated wide receiver in the draft, is also an enticing prospect due to the team’s need for a true No. 1 pass-catcher.