The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Howell in a trade with Seattle during the NFL draft. They swapped fifth-round picks with the Seahawks for a young backup for J.J.

Instead of releasing Howell, the Seahawks were able to get some draft compensation for him. They moved up 30 spots in the fifth round to select defensive lineman Rylie Mills out of Notre Dame. Mills might not be a starter in 2025, but Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald was clearly eyeing him, which would explain why Seattle made the trade up to get him.

Seattle is sending Sam Howell to the Vikings, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Minnesota will add the former Washington starter, who had been on the trade block ahead of his contract year.