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Andrew Krammer

Vikings trade for Mullens to join backup QB competition

In an effort to shore up their backup quarterback situation, the Vikings acquired Nick Mullens from the Raiders on Monday for a 2024 conditional seventh-round draft pick.

The deal is pending Mullens passing a physical, the Vikings said in a news release.

The competition to back up Kirk Cousins between Sean Mannion and Kellen Mond has been among the most prominent position battles at training camp. Cousins has not played in either preseason game as Mond and Mannion have split the offensive snaps.

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