The majority of the team’s offseason moves are complete. But the Minnesota Vikings might not be completely finished adding to the back end of their secondary. If that’s the case, there’s one veteran Vikings Territory’s Adam New argued the team could consider targeting on the trade market — Jeremy Chinn.
New named Chinn one of three potential Vikings trade candidates to boost their defense.
“Chinn is the more veteran option at safety with six seasons accrued in the league. He would be a solid option and would improve the Vikings’ safety unit,” wrote New on May 25.
Chinn has posted at least 100 combined tackles in four of his six NFL seasons, including each of the past two. He had 114 combined tackles with two pass defenses and a sack for the Las Vegas Raiders last year.
According to Spotrac, Chinn has made about $20.5 million in his NFL career.
Vikings Urged to Potentially Target Safety Jeremy Chinn in NFL Trade Market
Minnesota waited until the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft to pick up a safety. That was after losing longtime starter Harrison Smith this past offseason.
That was one of a few reasons why, New sees Chinn as a potential trade target for Minnesota.
The Vikings Territory writer argued that he would prefer the team add a safety with better coverage skills than Chinn. But Chinn is strong against the run ands would bring more experience than what Minnesota already has in the back end of its defense.
Chinn has started 82 NFL games over his six seasons in the league. The Carolina Panthers selected him at No. 64 overall in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Chinn has one year remaining on his contract with the Raiders. He’s averaged 115.5 tackles per season the past two years.
$20 Million Veteran Safety Named Vikings Trade Candidate