$1.7 billion A Vikings Pro Bowler has emerged as a potential trade bait.
The Vikings' 2023 prospects seem bleak as underdogs against the Eagles on Thursday night primetime.
A 0-2 start would be disastrous for Minnesota. MinnesotaBets.com reports that less than 10% of clubs with two losses have entered the playoffs since 1970.
The Vikings started 2020 0-2 and finished 1-5 at the bye. The executive staff traded sack leader Yannick Ngakoue to the Baltimore Ravens for a third-round pick that week.
It makes logical that Bleacher Report's NFL trade big board ranks Hunter first.
After long-term extension talks failed, the Vikings signed Hunter to a one-year, $17 million contract.
Hunter, 29, will be a free agent next year; if the Vikings' season fails, Minnesota should preserve draft capital.
The Raiders and Browns are probable destinations for the three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher before the October 31 trade deadline.
Wide receiver K.J. Osborn of the Minnesota Vikings may be traded before the 2023 trade deadline.