Minnesota Vikings Trade Away Ed Ingram

The Minnesota Vikings traded away Ed Ingram, who now says the move was the best thing to happen to him.

Ingram was shipped off to the Houston Texans after three unimpressive seasons with the Vikings.

What happened to Ed Ingram?

Ingram was a starter for the Vikings but never found his footing with the franchise.

He was eventually cast off to the Texans for a mere sixth-round pick.

Why did the trade happen?

Former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's tenure with the team was marked by struggles in the NFL Drafts.

Adofo-Mensah took safety Lewis Cine in the first-round and cornerback Andrew Booth in the second, neither of whom panned out.

How has Ed Ingram performed with the Texans?

In Houston, Ingram found his game and is now a key part of the Houston offensive line.

He credits coach Cole Popovich for helping him improve his skills.

Ingram said he excelled with the Texans and is grateful for the trade.

The Vikings took Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson in the 2025 NFL Draft as Ingram's replacement.

Jackson has also appeared to have found a home after a solid rookie season.

The Vikings are preparing for their next game vs Green Bay Packers on 2026-09-13.

New Minnesota Viking Kyler Murray is trying to find a career resurgence after leaving the Arizona Cardinals.

Murray is currently engaged in a heated battle for the starting quarterback role with J.J. McCarthy.