The San Diego Chargers have a player facing a six game suspension. The one way to cut that suspension down from 6 games to 4 is for the Chargers to trade him. That doesn’t exactly make much sense but that’s how the NFL works. Currently, everyone is denying that a Vincent Jackson trade is even on the table.

However, the Redskins have apparently expressed interest in taking Vincent Jackson off the Chargers hands. However no one, not even Coach Mike Shanahan is willing to confirm that story. Along side that rumor, the Vikings have confirmed that they signed wide receiver Hank Baskett to a one year contract. Having Baskett in practice today makes folks even more interested in what might happen regarding a Vincent Jackson trade.

The Vikings may have a gem in Baskett and then again, they are the fifth team in five years to put their fate in Basketts hands. The Vikings won’t have Sidney Rice for a few more weeks either. Factor in Percy Harvin’s hip injury and the fact that he missed practice today with a migraine, the Vikings appear to be hurting. If the trade doesn’t take place between the Chargers and someone in the NFL, Vincent Jackson won’t be eligible to play until week 7.