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The future of Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard remains uncertain, as his name continues to circulate in the rumor mill. Nonetheless, no concrete offer is on the table yet for the Vikings to consider moving Greenard.
Still, with the NFL Draft right around the corner, that could change, and a team could be willing to make an offer Minnesota might have to seriously consider. Moreover, after the 2026 NFL season, Greenard will have one year left on his contract, so this offseason could be a time in which the Vikings could bolster their draft capital.
As for a potential landing spot for Greenard, On SI’s Donnie Druin believes the Arizona Cardinals would be a fit, and a trade involving the Cardinals‘ 2026 third- and 2027 fifth-round picks for Greenard should be enough to get a deal done.
“The Cardinals are in desperate search of a suitable running mate next to Josh Sweat, and after striking out in free agency, the trade market could pay dividends here,”Druin wrote in his March 26 article.
“Greenard, one of the more underrated pass rushers in the league, moves into the next stage of the offseason still labeled as a trade candidate as Minnesota could look to move off his four-year, $76 millioncontract — which is nearly identical to what Sweat signed with Arizona last offseason.
“Though his sack production took a steep hit from the 12 he had in 2024, his pressure numbers (18%) and pass rush win rate (16%) improved. Greenard wouldn’t be found for pennies on the dollar, though the almost 29-year-old is likely the best pass rusher available on the market.”
Vikings Insider Gives Latest on Jonathan Greenard
Amid Greenard being in the speculation rumor mill, The Athletic’s Alec Lewis shared an update on the situation as the draft nears and whether a trade is on the horizon for Greenard.
“Conversations between teams tend to evolve around the draft,”Lewis wrote in his March 26 article. “By then, teams have a deeper understanding of who might be available at their pick. That knowledge can inform how teams approach negotiations. If no team meets the Vikings’ asking price, they could proceed into the summer and fall with training camp and the start of the season as dates that typically foster resolution.
“The Vikings know they have a budding edge rusher in Dallas Turner waiting in the wings. They could also add more depth at the position with their nine picks in late April.
“Neither makes it likely that the Vikings part with Greenard for anything less than a significant return. Anything other than a Day 2 pick would presumably be a non-starter. But the precise ask depends on a multitude of factors like player availability, pick swaps and the willingness of opposing teams to part with future picks.”
Eagles Reportedly Remain Interested in Jonathan Greenard
With the draft a few weeks away,Zach Berman of The Athletic wrote in a March 20 article that thePhiladelphia Eagles still have an interest in Greenard to help bolster their pass rush for the upcoming season.
“Edge rusher is a big position to watch, even with Ebiketie,” Berman wrote. “Greenard is challenging to predict because it requires compensation in a trade and with a new deal, but the interest is present.”