Should Minnesota Vikings Trade for Washington Commanders QB Jacoby Brissett After Kirk Cousins Injury?

Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles, which could prompt a trade between the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders for quarterback Jacoby Brissett.

The Minnesota Vikings are in need of a quarterback after Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles in Sunday's win against the Green Bay Packers.

While the team could have plans to start sixth-round rookie quarterback Jaren Hall from BYU, Minnesota could look into adding a veteran to help the team out in the stretch run.

Enter Washington Commanders veteran Jacoby Brissett.

Brissett has already been the subject of trade rumors ahead of tomorrow's 4 p.m. trade deadline, but the Vikings provide a near-perfect destination for him.

It's rare for quarterbacks to be dealt at the trade deadline, especially ones who could start at some point during the season, but this is a rare case that could work out for both teams.

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett / Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

The Vikings are 4-4 and currently are tied for the third and final Wild Card spot in the NFC standings. The Commanders are one of those teams on their heels at 3-5, but Brissett is likely not in Washington's plans to start this season given Sam Howell's success as the starter.

It would not cost the Vikings too much to acquire Brissett, likely a late-round pick. Given the fact that he's on a one-year deal, the Vikings can see what they have in Hall and Brissett while both weighing the future and competing for a potential playoff spot this season.

Under such a scenario, Washington could then sign a veteran free agent like Colt McCoy or Nick Foles as a backup to replace Brissett and sit under the established starter Howell.