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Spielman open to trading third pick

Vikings general manager Rick Spielman is still open to trading the third pick in the NFL draft, according to Pro Football Weekly. There's no telling when a trade could go down, but if a deal arises on draft day, he'll be prepared to pull the trigger on a trade or make a pick when the Vikings go on the clock April 26th.
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Vikings general manager Rick Spielman is still open to trading the third pick in the NFL draft, according to Pro Football Weekly. There's no telling when a trade could go down, but if a deal arises on draft day, he'll be prepared to pull the trigger on a trade or make a pick when the Vikings go on the clock April 26th.

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