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There was quite a bit of action in the weeks leading up to the 2024 NFL trade deadline. Several stars, including receivers DeAndre Hopkins, Amari Cooper and Davante Adams, found new homes. Then, there were a flurry of deals made right before the Nov. 5 deadline.
It’s still too early to properly judge how those trades will work out this season, but we can look back at the biggest names who were traded ahead of last year’s deadline and see how much — or how little — they panned out.
Cam Akers is back with the Vikings after his 2023 season ended early due to injury. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
2023 trade: The Vikings acquired Akers and a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick from the Los Angeles Rams for a 2026 conditional sixth-round pick.
The results: Akers was a decent option behind starter Alexander Mattison when he arrived in Minnesota. In six games, he had 38 carries for 138 yards and a touchdown, along with 11 receptions for 70 yards. However, Akers tore his Achilles tendon in November, ending his season. The Vikings finished 7-10 and missed the playoffs.
Last month, Akers returned to Minnesota for a second time following a brief stint with the Houston Texans in exchange for 2026 conditional draft picks. The 25-year-old was the Vikings’ No. 2 running back in Week 9. In relief of Aaron Jones, Akers carried the ball six times for 46 yards with two catches for 7 yards in a win over the Colts. Minnesota improved to 6-2.
Quarterback Joshua Dobbs to Minnesota
Joshua Dobbs went 2-2 as the Vikings’ starting quarterback. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
2023 trade: The Vikings received QB Dobbs and a 2024 seventh-round pick from the Cardinals for a 2024 sixth-round pick.
The results: Minnesota traded for Dobbs after starting quarterback Kirk Cousins suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. The decision paid off immediately when Dobbs came off the bench and led the Vikings to a comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons. Dobbs was in the starting…
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