The Minnesota Vikings have acquired Sam Bradford from the Philadelphia Eagles for a first round pick and a fourth round pick.

The Vikings felt forced to trade for an established quarterback after losing Teddy Bridgewater for the entire 2016 season. Due to the severity of Bridgewater's injury, his status for 2017 remains completely unknown.

Bradford re-signed with the Eagles in March to a two-year, $35 million deal with $22 million fully guaranteed. The Eagles would be responsible for Bradford's $11 million signing bonus. The remainder of his contract with $20 million in base salaries and a $4 million roster bonus on March 2017 will go to the Vikings.

Vikings tight ends coach Pat Shurmur was Bradford's offensive coordinator with the Eagles last season and for two seasons (2009-2010) with the Rams.

Carson Wentz will become the Eagles' starter at quarterback. The Eagles traded up in this year's draft to select Wentz second overall.

According to Pro Football Talk, Bradford is "thrilled" by the trade to the Vikings.