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

Wide receiver Devaughn Vele, defensive tackle Harrison Phillips and wide receiver Skyy Moore are the three players who joined the Saints, Jets and 49ers, respectively. Those are all recognizable names who should find roles with their new franchises,

Minnesota flipped veteran defensive lineman Harrison Phillips and a seventh-round pick in 2027 to the New York Jets in return for sixth-round picks in each of the next two drafts. Dianna Russini and Alec Lewis of The Athletic broke the news via X.

During organized team activities in early June, veteran Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips predicted this year’s D-line would be so deep that they’d have “waves we can throw” at opponents. With the NFL’s roster cutdown day looming next Tuesday,