"The Minnesota Vikings are open to trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard as they work through a salary cap deficit that could have wide-ranging impact on their roster. Greenard, 28, is one of the team's top defensive players and has two seasons remaining on the four-year deal he signed in 2024. But the Vikings entered this month roughly $43 million over the NFL's salary cap."
"Greenard's contract calls for a $22.3 million cap number and a $19 million cash salary for 2026, but none of that money is fully guaranteed. If he is still on the roster on the fifth day of the new league year, $4 million of his base salary will become guaranteed. A trade would save them about $12 million in cap space."
"Greenard spent the first four years of his career with the Houston Texans before signing with the Vikings. He recorded 12.5 sacks and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2024 but was slowed by a shoulder injury that ultimately required season-ending surgery in 2025. Although he managed only three sacks in 12 games last season, his pressure rate of 13.5% ranked No. 7 in the NFL."
The Minnesota Vikings face a significant salary cap crisis of approximately $43 million and are considering trading outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard, one of their premier defensive players. Greenard's contract carries a $22.3 million cap hit for 2026 with a $19 million cash salary, none of which is fully guaranteed. Trading him would save roughly $12 million in cap space. The Vikings have already committed to releasing or trading running back Aaron Jones and defensive lineman Javon Hargrave, which would free up $18.65 million. Greenard recorded 12.5 sacks and earned Pro Bowl honors in 2024 but was limited to three sacks in 2025 due to a shoulder injury requiring surgery. His 13.5% pressure rate ranked seventh in the NFL despite reduced production.
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