Draft Rumors: Bears, Buccaneers, Lions, Vikings

Bears

• According to Todd McShay, the Bears could look to trade back from pick number nine to recover picks. 
• If they stay at nine, McShay feels they will take either Texas DT Byron Murphy II or the best available non-quarterback offensive player. 
• The “only caveat” per McShay is if Washington WR Rome Odunze or LSU WR Malik Nabers falls, the Bears will have an interest. 

Buccaneers

• A source tells Tony Pauline that the Buccaneers are a team to watch for Marshawn Keeland in round one.

Lions

• A source tells Tony Pauline that the Lions are a team to watch for Marshawn Keeland in round one.

Vikings

• Jeff Darlington reports that there is “there is some tension” within the Vikings’ building.
• Darlington says that the Vikings would “love to trade up” to No. 3 overall for Drake Maye.
• According to Darlington, the Vikings are also high on J.J. McCarthy.
• Michael Penix Jr is also an option for Minnesota, per Darlington.
• According to Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, the Vikings are starting to “panic” after recent attempts to trade up for a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft have been “rebuffed” by other teams. 
• Without any Day 2 selections, Pauline writes Minnesota will have to sweeten offers by dipping into their 2025 selections. 
• Pauline reports the Vikings will target Texas DT Byron Murphy II at No. 11 if they are unable to find a trade partner. 
• According to Todd McShay, the Vikings are looking to trade up for UNC QB Drake Maye. 
• McShay believes they will try to move up for Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy if they cannot get Maye.
• If all else fails, McShay feels the Vikings will stay at 11 to either hope McCarthy falls or select Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.

• A source tells Tony Pauline that the Vikings are a team to watch for Marshawn Keeland in round one if they can’t package picks to move up for a quarterback and end up trading back.