Instead, the Vikings had three distinct choices. They could either keep four quarterbacks, cut/trade Tarvaris Jackson, or cut/trade Sage Rosenfels.


Friday, they apparently made up their minds. Alex Marvez of FoxSports.com is reporting the Vikings have dealt Rosenfels to the New York Giants for unknown compensation.

It's a very reasonable move for both parties. Vikings head coach Brad Childress is able to take care of his quarterback problem by dealing a guy who he doesn't feel tied to. Childress obviously has a certain amount of loyalty towards Jackson, a player he engineered a trade up in the 2006 draft to select.

Rosenfels helps the Giants immensely, as he gives them a veteran backup behind Eli Manning. The team signed former Colt Jim Sorgi during the offseason, but he is on injured reserve, leaving youngster Rhett Bomar as the backup before this trade was made.