The Minnesota Vikings are considering a trade for guard Ben Bredeson to join his brother Max Bredeson on their roster, according to a recent suggestion by Alex Kay of Bleacher Report. With the Vikings sitting at 5-0 atop the NFC North and dealing with multiple injuries on their offensive line, adding Ben Bredeson could provide immediate depth and experience.
Ben Bredeson, currently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has started 58 games over six seasons with three different NFL teams. Drafted in the fourth round by the Baltimore Ravens in 2020, Bredeson later played significant snaps for the New York Giants before moving to Tampa Bay. Kay pointed out that Bredeson’s veteran presence would be reliable for Minnesota and that the opportunity to play alongside his younger brother Max—who is a rookie fullback and special teamer with the Vikings—adds an unusual familial angle to the trade.
The trade proposal Kay outlined involves Minnesota sending Bredeson and a seventh-round pick to Tampa Bay in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. This deal would be a relatively low-risk move for the Vikings as they seek to strengthen their offensive line amid injury troubles. However, Kay questioned whether this depth move would move the needle for a team currently undefeated and in a strong position to contend this season.
The Vikings’ offensive line has faced a series of injuries this year, which has put pressure on their starters and backups alike. The potential addition of a seasoned guard like Ben Bredeson would give the team more options and could stabilize the line during the crucial stretch leading up to the trade deadline next month.
Max Bredeson, meanwhile, has carved out a role on special teams and as a fullback for Minnesota. The chance for the two brothers to be on the field together would be a rare occurrence in the NFL and an interesting storyline if the trade goes through.
At 5-0, the Vikings remain one of only three undefeated teams in the league, but the front office faces decisions on how aggressively to improve the roster before the trade deadline. The proposed trade for Ben Bredeson fits the profile of a practical depth addition rather than a splash acquisition.
No official confirmation has come from the Minnesota Vikings or Tampa Bay Buccaneers about any ongoing trade talks involving Ben Bredeson. The suggestion remains a possibility highlighted by Bleacher Report as the Vikings evaluate their options ahead of the deadline.
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