The NFL Trade Deadline Fuse Is Lit, and the Vikings GM Is a ‘Madman on the Phones’

The NFL trade deadline on November 10 is still a couple of weeks away, but teams have already engineered seismic deals, and it sounds like things are about to get even wilder. NFL insider James Palmer dropped the latest on Prime after the Green Bay Packers’ 27-19 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, and some big contenders are definitely in the mix to shake things up even more.

Mahomes Is Desperate For Weapons, and the Broncos Are Watching a Star

You know the Kansas City Chiefs are always looking to load up, right? Well, Palmer reported that the Chiefs have been working the phones for weeks, trying to snag a wide receiver for Patrick Mahomes. Who are they looking at? Brian Thomas Jr. and Josh Downs are on the radar, but they’re considering all options. Mahomes needs targets, and it sounds like Kansas City is serious about getting him some more firepower before November 10. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos are also in the thick of it, closely monitoring the Jonathan Taylor situation. That’s a huge name, and if he moves, it could shift the balance of power.

Vikings GM Is On Fire, While Other Teams Are Filling Gaps

Over in Minnesota, the Vikings’ new GM, Nolan Teasley, is making waves. Palmer called him a “madman on the phones,” and Teasley is reportedly looking at everything, specifically focusing on adding a running back and a tight end. You gotta love that kind of aggression from a new GM; he’s clearly not messing around. Beyond those big three, the Detroit Lions are on the hunt for cornerback help, which is a key spot for any contender, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are also looking into wide receivers. Every team is scrambling to fill those gaps and get ready for the stretch run.

This deadline is shaping up to be absolutely wild, and it sounds like these GMs are just getting started. Keep an eye on November 10, folks. Things are about to get real interesting.

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.