The Broncos dealt Siemian (shoulder) and a 2018 seventh-round draft pick to the Vikings on Wednesday in exchange for a 2019 fifth-round draft pick, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
After starting 24 games in Denver over the past two seasons, Siemian will become the clear backup in Minnesota with the team set to finalize a three-year contract with Kirk Cousins, the top quarterback on the free-agent market. Siemian had surgery in January to repair the posterior capsule in his left (non-throwing) shoulder, but should be back to full strength ahead of the 2018 campaign. The 26-year-old had an uneven track record as a starter in Denver, but should make for quality insurance policy behind Cousins.