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Vikings Reportedly Place Former 1st-Round Pick Treadwell On Trade Block

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO/AP) — At one time, Laquon Treadwell was a first-round pick. Now it appears the team is ready to cut its losses with the receiver.

According to CBS Sports, the team is set to make him available via trade.

The article credits the rising star of receiver Chad Beebe is one potential reason for making the decision a bit easier for the team. Also, no pair of teammates last season totaled more than the 215 combined catches amassed by receivers Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs.

Treadwell was the 23rd overall pick at the 2016 NFL Draft.