49ers Trade Mac Jones for Jonathan Greenard?

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, Powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. The San Francisco 49ers might trade quarterback Mack Jones for Minnesota Vikings' defensive end. Jonathan Greenard. Reports say the Vikings are open to dealing the 24-year-old pro-bola due to salary cap problems, even though they want to keep him. Both players could fetch a second-round draft pick, making a straight swap appealing. Earlier this week, ESPN's Adam Schefter noted the Vikings' financial crunch could force a move. Greenard has racked up 24 and a half sacks over the last two seasons. At 28 years old, he would slot in perfectly opposite Nick Bosa on the 49ers line. Fans and analysts see big upside for San Francisco. Greenard has two years left on his deal with no guaranteed money and cap hits around $22 million each in the coming years. That gives the team flexibility without busting the bank. Meanwhile, Jones could stabilize Minnesota's quarterback spot. The Vikings finished 9-8 last season with uncertainty at the position.

1:03Jones has one year left and a cap hit just over $3 million next year, offering coach Kevin O'Connell a low-risk option. No deal is in the works yet, but the 49ers should pursue Greenard. They could always flip Jones later for a draft pick of needed, boosting their past rush for a playoff push. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more.