Sam Bradford is heading north with hopes of becoming an emergency hero.
The Minnesota Vikings acquired Bradford from the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday via trade. ESPN’s Ed Werder first reported the trade on Twitter, citing a league source.
#Eagles acquired #Vikings 2017 first-round draft choice and conditional 4th for QB Sam Bradford, per league source
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) September 3, 2016
Bradford comes to Minnesota as the Vikings’ presumed starting quarterback. He’ll reunite with running back Adrian Peterson with whom he played college football at Oklahoma.
The season-ending injury Teddy Bridgewater suffered Tuesday forced Minnesota to pursue another quarterback. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport details Minnesota’s search for help.
#Vikings called the #Chiefs about Nick Foles, had eyes on some #Ravens backups. Found a Sam Bradford deal much more to their liking
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 3, 2016
The #Eagles paid $11M to Sam Bradford in exchange for a 1st and a 4th. Vikings get Sam Bradford for $7M this year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 3, 2016
Bradford’s departure from the Eagles means either Chase Daniel or Carson Wentz now will be the Eagles’ starting quarterback.
Minnesota hopes to contend for the Super Bowl this season. All eyes will be on Bradford
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