Vikings trade away CB Mike Hughes to the Chiefs

Minnesota took CB Mike Hughes in the first round of the 2018 draft. Since then, his career has been marred by injuries and inconsistent play.

Now, Hughes has a chance to find his stride in the NFL with a new team. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Vikings have dealt Hughes to the Chiefs. Per ESPN’s Field Yates, Kansas City gave up a 2022 sixth-round pick to Minnesota in exchange for Hughes and a 2022 seventh-round pick.

Hughes has played in just 24 regular season games in his three-year NFL career. He is coming off a 2020 where he played in just four games. He had a PFF grade of 54.4 in those four games this past season.

Hughes’ long-term future with the Vikings was up in the air after the team declined his fifth-year option. If he can stay healthy, Kansas City may have found a decent option at cornerback. However, that’s a big if at this point.