The Facts: In a trade that addressed glaring needs for both teams, the Vikings on Thursday evening acquired Bollinger from the Jets in exchange for defensive tackle C.J. Mosley and an undisclosed draft choice. The deal, which is contingent on the players passing physical exams with their news teams, also reduces logjams at the respective positions for the two franchises.
Diehards Line:Minnesota has been seeking an experienced backup to serve behind starter Brad Johnson, particularly given the shaky preseason performance of five-year veteran Mike McMahon. Vikings coaches rookie Tarvaris Jackson, but did not feel he was ready yet to assume the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. The addition of Bollinger likely signals that McMahon will be released.