The Vikings are trading QB Sam Howell to the Eagles, per Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. More at Pro Football Rumors.

We just thought it was an opportunity to improve in the short-term the quarterback position, which is obviously a hugely important position,” Roseman said Tuesday at the NovaCare Complex.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/eagles as Eagles' GM On Sam Howell: 'We Would've Made The Trade Regardless'. PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles got down to the league-mandated 53-man roster limit on Tuesday afternoon, with most of the fireworks dating back days and even weeks.