Mosley traded for Bollinger
The Vikings have traded defensive tackle C.J. Mosley to the New York Jets for quarterback Brooks Bollinger.
Team officials declined comment. But the Jets also received an undisclosed draft choice in the deal, according to the Vikings' Web site.
Vikings coach Brad Childress is expected to discuss the trade with reporters after today's preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys.
Mosley was mired in a battle for a final roster spot on the defensive line with veteran Ross Kolodziej, so parting with him wasn't too painful.
But in Bollinger, the Vikings get a solid backup with NFL experience. It is unclear what Bollinger's addition will mean to Mike McMahon's future. But McMahon is likely out, because Tarvaris Jackson and Brad Johnson are locks to make the roster. McMahon, meanwhile, was on the sideline at Texas Stadium.
The Vikings would not want to make a move until Bollinger and Mosley pass physicals. Mosley is expected to take his Friday morning.
Bollinger has started nine NFL games, and he has a career passer rating of 73.0.
The deal is pending both players passing physicals.
Bollinger's best game last season was against the Miami Dolphins. He completed 28 of 42 passes for a career-high 327 yards.
Originally selected by the Jets in the 6th round (200th overall pick) of the 2003 draft out of Wisconsin, Bollinger was in a battle with veteran Patrick Ramsey for a backup spot. Jets head coach Eric Mangini announced earlier this week that Bollinger would start tomorrow night against the Philadelphia Eagles, although Bollinger was still on the Jets' bubble.
Bollinger posted a 30-12 record as a starter for the Badgers, becoming only one of seven Big Ten quarterbacks to win 30 games in his career.
Team officials declined comment. But the Jets also received an undisclosed draft choice in the deal, according to the Vikings' Web site.
Vikings coach Brad Childress is expected to discuss the trade with reporters after today's preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys.
Mosley was mired in a battle for a final roster spot on the defensive line with veteran Ross Kolodziej, so parting with him wasn't too painful.
But in Bollinger, the Vikings get a solid backup with NFL experience. It is unclear what Bollinger's addition will mean to Mike McMahon's future. But McMahon is likely out, because Tarvaris Jackson and Brad Johnson are locks to make the roster. McMahon, meanwhile, was on the sideline at Texas Stadium.
The Vikings would not want to make a move until Bollinger and Mosley pass physicals. Mosley is expected to take his Friday morning.
Bollinger has started nine NFL games, and he has a career passer rating of 73.0.
The deal is pending both players passing physicals.
Bollinger's best game last season was against the Miami Dolphins. He completed 28 of 42 passes for a career-high 327 yards.
Originally selected by the Jets in the 6th round (200th overall pick) of the 2003 draft out of Wisconsin, Bollinger was in a battle with veteran Patrick Ramsey for a backup spot. Jets head coach Eric Mangini announced earlier this week that Bollinger would start tomorrow night against the Philadelphia Eagles, although Bollinger was still on the Jets' bubble.
Bollinger posted a 30-12 record as a starter for the Badgers, becoming only one of seven Big Ten quarterbacks to win 30 games in his career.
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