It’s trade deadline day around the NFL, where teams have until 3 p.m. central time to either improve their roster or add draft capital. Despite losing back-to-back games, the Minnesota Vikings are firmly in the buyers category.

First-year general manager Nolan Teasley has been actively pursuing a trade to capitalize off the team’s 6-1 start. Many would like to see the Vikings add a quarterback. While the front office reportedly is inquiring about QBs, there’s one that overlooked target who could make a “ton of sense” in Minnesota.

ESPN’s Ben Solak Suggests Drew Lock for Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings’ GM comes from the Seattle Seahawks, where Drew Lock has not just filled in admirably for Sam Darnold, but he’s actually performed better than the Super Bowl-winning QB has this season. The 30-year-old backup QB has completed 71.1% of his passes for 597 yards, five touchdowns, and zero interceptions while leading the Seahawks to a 2-0 record while taking just two sacks.

Now, ESPN’s NFL analyst Ben Solak admits he’d like to see the Vikings consider turning to Lock, whom he calls a “bridge quarterback.” Yet, even if the former second-round pick seems enticing, Solak also expresses doubt that the Vikings would turn to yet another bridge solution.

“I can’t imagine the Vikings going for another bridge quarterback, but if they did, Lock makes a ton of sense.”

Ben Solak on Minnesota Vikings/Drew Lock

While Solak believes Lock could make a “ton of sense” for the Vikings, his thought process places Lock in play starting in the offseason when the former second-round pick will be a free agent. In other words, as the Vikings seek a trade upgrade, they may have to find a different solution who can help right away.