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The Vikings Get an Up Close Look at a Top Trade Target

Ah, yes, Isaiah Simmons. By this point, the Cardinals LB is a frequent flyer in the PurplePTSD trade chatter. Given that joint practices are taking place, the Vikings get an excellent opportunity to learn a bit more about him.

Kicking things off was a piece in late June. The basic premise of the argument was that Simmons is a young linebacker capable of blitzing a ton and soaking up snaps in the slot. The versatility, youth, rookie contract, and history of being a high selection means he checks a lot of the boxes for a Kwesi Adofo-Mensah trade target.