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Vikings Reportedly Eyeing Bengals Star QB Burrow as Potential 2027 Replacement for McCarthy
FOX Sports' Colin Cowherd believes Burrow could demand a trade out of Cincinnati if the Bengals miss the playoffs again in 2026.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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According to FOX Sports' Colin Cowherd, the Minnesota Vikings are a potential landing spot for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow if he requests a trade out of Cincinnati in 2027. Cowherd believes Burrow will demand a trade if the Bengals fail to make the playoffs for a fourth straight year in 2026, and that the Vikings, led by head coach Kevin O'Connell, could be an attractive option for the star QB.
Why it matters
The Vikings are currently looking to add competition for third-year QB JJ McCarthy, but Burrow would represent a significant upgrade if he became available. As one of the league's top passers, Burrow could help the Vikings return to Super Bowl contention after a disappointing 2025 season.
The details
Burrow, who is under contract with the Bengals through 2029, has finished top four in MVP voting twice in his six-year career and has made three Pro Bowls. He led the NFL in passing yards (4,918) and passing touchdowns (43) in 2024. The Vikings would likely need to trade at least three first-round picks to acquire Burrow, who is generally considered a top five quarterback in the league.
- Burrow is currently under contract with the Bengals through the 2029 season.
- Cowherd believes Burrow could demand a trade out of Cincinnati if the team fails to make the playoffs in 2026.
The players
Joe Burrow
A star quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals who has finished top four in MVP voting twice and made three Pro Bowls in his six-year career so far.
JJ McCarthy
The third-year starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.
Kevin O'Connell
The head coach of the Minnesota Vikings.
Colin Cowherd
A sports commentator for FOX Sports who believes Burrow could demand a trade out of Cincinnati.
What they’re saying
“I think Burrow misses the playoffs again, and he's moving. I think he's just gonna say, 'I'm out.'”
— Colin Cowherd, Sports Commentator (FOX Sports)
“It'll be one of these Kevin O'Connell, [Sean] McVay high-end offensive coaches.”
— Colin Cowherd, Sports Commentator (FOX Sports)
What’s next
The Vikings will need to monitor Burrow's situation in Cincinnati closely over the next year to see if he does in fact request a trade. If so, they would likely need to put together a significant trade package, potentially including multiple first-round picks, to acquire the star quarterback.
The takeaway
The potential acquisition of Joe Burrow would be a game-changer for the Vikings, who are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season. Burrow's elite passing ability and track record of success could help Minnesota return to Super Bowl contention, but it would come at a steep price in terms of draft capital.
