New Cornerback Enters Vikings Trade Rumor Mill

By admin — In News — July 15, 2026

   ​The 2026 Minnesota Vikings have much more cornerback depth than the 2025 club, but according to Bleacher Report, new general manager Nolan Teasley should be in the market for one more — ideally, Kansas City Chiefs corner Kristian Fulton.BR’s Moe Moton found one player per team to target for each NFL squad, and for Minnesota, that’s evidently the Chiefs’ veteran defender.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNov 25, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton (7) enters the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesMoton: Vikings Should Trade for FultonMinnesota probably needs an extra EDGE defender or backup guard per roster need at the moment, but Moton recommended Fulton.He explained this week, “Minnesota Vikings: Trade a late 2027 pick for Kansas City Chiefs CB Kristian Fulton. Aside from Byron Murphy Jr., the Vikings’ cornerback group is highly questionable with Isaiah Rodgers and James Pierre in line for big roles.”“Rodgers had a decent 2025 campaign, allowing an 88.2 passer rating in coverage. Pierre only has 13 career starts. Minnesota should add veteran insurance to cover the boundary when Murphy lines up in the slot.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFulton entered the NFL as a 2nd-Rounder in 2020 — the day after Justin Jefferson — and was on the Vikings’ radar at the time, at least per the mock draft community. Minnesota instead picked 1st-Rounder Jeff Gladney.“Fulton could be serviceable in that role. Last year, he only appeared in eight games but allowed a solid 81.7 passer rating in coverage,” Moton continued.“The 27-year-old may be behind L’Jarius Sneed and Nohl Williams on the Chiefs’ depth chart. With 53 career starts, Fulton could take on a prominent role on the perimeter in nickel packages or provide quality depth.”Fulton was a teammate of the aforementioned Jefferson at LSU.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Career So Far for FultonFor starters, here’s Fulton’s career resume:Los Angeles Chargers (2024)Kansas City Chiefs (2025–now)Fulton’s six-year NFL career has been largely unremarkable compared to his original draft stock. In 65 games, including 53 starts, he has recorded five interceptions and 38 pass breakups. However, he has also surrendered 2,346 yards and 17 touchdowns in coverage, far from the production of a “shutdown corner.”Oct 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton (7) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesHis most effective season was 2021, when opposing quarterbacks achieved a 75.3 passer rating against him, and he secured two interceptions. Pro Football Focus awarded him a 66.2 coverage grade that year.Since then, his performance has declined. In 2023, he allowed a 129.3 passer rating and three touchdowns, resulting in a coverage grade of 46.9. Whi  

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