The Minnesota Vikings are having QB problems again and that means the Kirk Cousins trade rumors are heating back up around the NFL!

On Tuesday, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that Wentz would be the starter on a short week, as McCarthy tested out his ankle in a workout and was deemed “not quite there.” The bigger issue is that Wentz also has a shoulder issue, which could limit his production in practice.

NFL insider Jeremy Fowler believes that the rumors about a Kirk Cousins trade to the Vikings is just a "convenient talking point".

McCarthy’s Slow Return: Head Coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed McCarthy will likely return for the Week 9 clash against the Lions, but given his history of injuries and lack of confidence displayed in the opening weeks, throwing him into a high-pressure division game might be reckless.

The Minnesota Vikings have been floated as a trade partner for QB Kirk Cousins, which could be the beginning of the end for J.J. McCarthy.

Context is necessary when discussing trades, and it's obvious that a lot of the Vikings' issues would not be fixed by acquiring one player. The biggest issue this team currently faces is health. They have the pieces; they just need to get them on the field at the same time, specifically on the offensive line.

Devonta Smith and A.J. Brown had monster games on Sunday in a Week 7 over the Minnesota Vikings. They helped Philly snap its two-game skid and improve to 5-2 on the season. Smith had the biggest day. His stats: Brown is the guy who has been speculated as a mid-season trade candidate.

With the Vikings' season at a pivotal crossroads and J.J. McCarthy still injured, Kirk Cousins has cropped up as a potential trade target.

The Eagles face a 'must-win game against the Vikings, could use a trade to improve their cornerback situation and more. Here's what they're saying heading into Week 7.

The Minnesota Vikings have a super talented football team. The quarterback position, helmed at various times by Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy, has left something to be desired. That brings the NFL trade deadline into possible focus.