Vikings trade for Joshua Dobbs from Arizona Cardinals as Minnesota gets a new quarterback after Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles on Sunday

From the bench to the starter is once again the latest turn of events for Joshua Dobbs, who was traded from the Arizona Cardinals to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday.

The Vikings were in need of a starting quarterback after Kirk Cousins ​​tore his Achilles tendon against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

Dobbs was previously the Cardinals starter, filling in for the injured Kyler Murray. Dobbs went 1-7 as Arizona’s starter, throwing eight touchdowns and five interceptions.

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said Monday that Dobbs would not start the team’s next game against Cleveland and would most likely turn to rookie Clayton Tune.

After a poor start to the season, the Vikings have won three straight games but lost Cousins ​​for the season.

Quarterback Joshua Dobbs is moving from the Arizona Cardinals to the Minnesota Vikings

Jars Hall replaced Cousins ​​on Sunday and will start for the Vikings this weekend against the Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell said Tuesday.

Replacing Cousins, Hall completed three of four pass attempts for 23 yards. However, Hall lost a fumble as he was sacked.

After last Sunday’s win over the Packers, the Vikings needed a healthy quarterback again, with Hall the only one on their roster. Nick Mullens is also injured and the team has not yet signed Sean Mannion from the practice squad.

Cousins ​​had a great start to his season before the injury, with an NFL-leading 18 touchdown passing and 2,331 passing yards. Cousins ​​had thrown just five interceptions.

The deal also dealt a 2024 seventh-round pick from Arizona to Minnesota, with the Cardinals receiving a 2024 sixth-round pick in return.

Murray, meanwhile, is recovering from ACL surgery. He could return from the physically unable to play list on Nov. 8, days prior to when the Cardinals themselves play the Falcons.