After three seasons as a Viking, defensive tackle and team captain Harrison Phillips is being traded in a surprise move to the New York Jets. A team source confirmed the move to . The Vikings receive a 2026 6th-round draft pick from the Jets and a potential swap of 7th-round picks in the 2027 draft.

During organized team activities in early June, veteran Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips predicted this year’s D-line would be so deep that they’d have “waves we can throw” at opponents. With the NFL’s roster cutdown day looming next Tuesday,

The interior defensive line of the Vikings was an issue at times in 2024. While Harrison Phillips was a reliable piece, he needed some help. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah recognized that, and the team went out and signed two bulls who play in the trenches of the defense.