Wikipedia:
The 1993 season was the Minnesota Vikings’ 33rd in the National Football League (NFL). The Vikings failed to match their 11–5 record from the previous season, finishing at 9–7. They finished in second place in the NFC Central to qualify for the playoffs, but lost 17–10 to the New York Giants in the wildcard round.

Newly acquired Jim McMahon, who was known for helping the Chicago Bears win Super Bowl XX in the 1985 season, was the Vikings starting quarterback for the season. He spent only one year with the team and after the season, the rebuilding Vikings decided not to renew McMahon’s contract and he would go on to sign with other teams. The Vikings later acquired Warren Moon for next season.

Cris Carter and John Randle were named to play in the Pro Bowl after the season. It was the first Pro Bowl for both future Hall of Famers. Terry Allen, who had a breakout season the previous year, missed the entire season after tearing his ACL in practice.

Offseason
Additions Subtractions
QB Jim McMahon (Eagles) QB Rich Gannon (Redskins)
LB Fred Strickland (Rams) G Brian Habib (Broncos)
WR Hassan Jones (Chiefs)
C Kirk Lowdermilk (Colts)
LB Mike Merriweather (Jets)
RB Darrin Nelson (retirement)
DE Al Noga (Redskins)
T Gary Zimmerman (Broncos)
S Felix Wright (Chiefs)
1993 draft
Main article: 1993 NFL draft
=Pro Bowler
1993 Minnesota Vikings Draft
Draft order Player name Position College Notes
Round Selection
1 21 Robert Smith Running back Ohio State
2 52 Qadry Ismail Wide receiver Syracuse
3 57 John Gerak Guard Penn State From Patriots, via Raiders and Seahawks[A]
79 Gilbert Brown Defensive tackle Kansas
4 106 Ashley Sheppard Linebacker Clemson
5 133 Everett Lindsay Offensive tackle Ole Miss
6 160 Traded to the Washington Redskins[B]
7 192 Gino Torretta Quarterback Miami (FL)
8 219 Traded to the San Francisco 49ers[C]
Notes:

The Vikings traded DT Keith Millard to the Seahawks in exchange for a third-round selection (57th overall) and 1992 second-round selection (39th overall).
The Vikings traded their sixth-round selection (160th overall) to the Redskins in exchange for DE George Hinkle and WR Joe Johnson.
The Vikings traded their eighth-round selection (219th overall) to the 49ers in exchange for RB Keith Henderson.

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