Could the Vikings trade safety Lewis Cine?

The Vikings spent a first-round pick on safety Lewis Cine in the 2022 NFL Draft. The former Georgia Bulldog suffered a broken leg during his rookie season and has yet to fully bounce back for the Vikings. Following an impressive game against the Browns in which he had 11 tackles and an interception, Cine is full of confidence.

But even with his impressive performance, Cine is right on the bubble of making the Vikings 53-man roster. Minnesota already has at least Harrison Smith, Josh Metellus, and Cam Bynum ahead of him on the depth chart. You may even be able to add Theo Jackson into the mix as well.

Since it may be hard for Cine to crack the depth chart, Eric Edholm with NFL.com tabbed Cine as a trade candidate.

Edholm noted no team would likely give the Vikings the value they may want for someone they spent a first-round pick on, but Minnesota could see a Day 3 pick in return. If the Vikings would choose to move on from Cine, a fresh start might be in the best interest of both parties.