The Minnesota Vikings are unexpectedly the NFL’s final remaining unbeaten team at 6-0. Naturally, the Vikings’ front office will want to capitalize on their hot start. First-year general manager Nolan Teasley comes from an active front office in Seattle that just pushed some chips in to trade for Quenton Nelson, who was potentially one of the Vikings’ trade targets too.

With Nelson off the board, here’s a six-step plan to help the Vikings become Super Bowl champions in February.

Trade Jauan Jennings to 49ers for 5th-Round Pick

Jauan Jennings hasn’t found the pass-catching role he was hoping for when he signed a one-year, $8 million contract in Minnesota. While he’s coming off his biggest game yet, a 34-yard performance, he’s yet to have more than two receptions in a single game. Yet, the Vikings do still value his blocking, so they’d likely be reluctant to make this move. However, if a team gets desperate and offers something better than expected, even a fifth-round pick may get it done. With the San Francisco 49ers desperate for receiver help after dealing with several injuries, Jennings would likely have an easier time getting reacclimated with his old team, where he’s likely to have a bigger role than he’s found in Minnesota. If the Vikings did trade Jennings, they’d likely give more reps to Odell Beckham Jr. while replacing Jennings’ blocking with another player coming next on this list.

Trade 6th-Round Pick for David Njoku

The Vikings suffered a big loss when backup tight end Josh Oliver suffered a season-ending injury. While his absence has given more opportunities to Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek, the team may want to find a better blocking replacement for the standout performer they lost. There are several potential options available, and none of them should cost much via trade. One of the most intriguing solutions available is David Njoku, who has been limited to just two games after suffering an injury in Week 2 and is on an expiring contract. The former Pro Bowler is expected to return to full health in the next week or two and would bring more versatility to the Vikings’ offense as a capable pass-catcher and blocker. He’d help keep defenses guessing, not knowing whether he’s set to block or run routes, much like the case was with Oliver too.

Trade 5th-Round Pick for Amani Hooker

The Vikings convinced Harrison Smith to come back, but this is definitely the potential future Hall of Famer’s final season. That means the Vikings must find a long-term replacement before next season kicks off. One solution could be to trade for a proven pro who could still pick up a few things from Smith before the season’s end. A fitting solution would be to trade for Brooklyn Park, Minnesota native Amani Hooker, who’s under contract through 2028. A high-IQ safety who can play different roles all over the field, he’d be a welcome addition to Brian Flores’ defense. He’s recorded 19 takeaways in 73 starts, which is roughly the same rate as Smith, who’s recorded 53 takeaways in 203 starts.

Trade 2028 4th-Round Pick + 2027 7th for Moro Ojomo

The Vikings may already have their long-term defensive tackles set with Jalen Redmond, Levi Drake Rodriguez, Caleb Banks, and Domonique Orange. But Banks and Big Citrus are rookies, and the Vikings may not trust them down the stretch on a deep playoff run. Thus, the Vikings may take a swing at adding a proven veteran as a third rotational pass-rusher. If so, Philadelphia’s Moro Ojomo could be the perfect fit. The 25-year-old Nigerian native is in the final year of his rookie deal and has already recorded 16 pressures through seven games, ranking 21st among interior defensive linemen. Plus, if he plays well in Minnesota, chances are he’d land a much bigger contract in free agency, leading to possibly a fourth-round compensatory pick in 2028. But for now, he can help the Vikings pursue playoff success.

Trade 5th-Round Pick for Cameron Jordan + 6th-Round Pick

This would be a very interesting addition, trading for the son of Vikings legend Steve Jordan, who earned six Pro Bowl nods during his time in Minnesota. The Vikings may want a bit of extra pass-rush juice off the edge, and Cameron Jordan is certainly capable not only of pressuring quarterbacks, but of setting the edge and getting stops in the running game too. Now 37 years old, Jordan is still pursuing a Super Bowl ring, and he may be in the final year of his career. Since the Saints aren’t competitive, perhaps the only other franchise he’d be willing to join is the one his dad played for, especially if it means being part of a potentially historically good defense.

Trade 2028 2nd + 2027 3rd for Jonathan Taylor

Before the Colts’ game, the argument here would have been to make a smaller trade for a speedster who would fill a small role. Yet, after seeing Jonathan Taylor rumble through the NFL’s best defense like Swiss cheese, it’s clear he’s still one of the NFL’s best running backs who can elevate even a bad offense. The Colts justifiably don’t want to give up their best player without getting a strong return, but here they’d recover a top-64 pick in 2028 plus the Eagles’ 2027 third-round pick. So, a pick in the top 90 selections in April, though that one could end up being much higher, likely in the top 75 selections (projected to be No. 75 right now). That’s more than the Colts got for Nelson (2027 3rd + 2028 fifth), who may someday end up in the Hall of Fame. Of course, the Vikings’ backfield would be a bit loaded with Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason, and now Taylor, but the former two are playing on expiring contracts. Yet, a backfield composed of Taylor and Demond Claiborne could be quite dangerous for years to come. Perhaps one would be rerouted elsewhere for a Day 3 pick, but it’s hard to imagine a team captain like Jones being dealt, and Mason may be the better player between the two right now.