Yesterday, the Minnesota Vikings traded away Harrison Phillips in a move that freed up over $7 million in salary cap space for the current season. This immediately got people thinking that it could lead to another move as a follow-up, as trading away a defensive leader doesn't make much sense otherwise.

The Vikings trading away a three-year starter and team captain in Harrison Phillips left many observers frustrated with the team.

The Minnesota Vikings are trading defensive tackle Harrison Phillips to the Jets for a 2026 and 2027 sixth-round draft pick.