Cowboys Eye Greenard Trade

0:00On March 3rd, the Dallas Cowboys are hunting for edge rushers this off-season, and a fresh name just popped up on the trade block. The Minnesota Vikings are open to dealing Pro Bowl player, Jonathan Greenard, who could fit right in thanks to ties with the Cowboys' new defensive, line coach. Dallas knows they need more pressure in front, and Greenard offers solid experience after six NFL seasons. Greenard broke out big in 2023, with 12.5 sacks for Houston, then signed a 4-year 76-million dollar deal with. Minnesota, he delivered 12 sacks and a Pro Bowl nod in 2024, but 2025 was tough. A shoulder injury limited him to three sacks over 15 games before a season ending surgery. The connection runs deep since Marcus Dixon coached in Minnesota during Greenard's strong years there. Vikings coaches want to keep him, but salary cap squeezes have sparked trade talks. His 2026 cap hit sits at about $22 million, making him a cheaper option than pricier targets.

1:01Fans and analysts see this as intriguing for Dallas, especially with other rumors swirling around players like Max Crosby or Free Agents with Philly. Blinks. Still, Greenard's injury raises questions about his value, versus the trade cost, given the Cowboys' own cap limits. As Dallas weighs these moves, expect more buzz around edge upgrades to boost their defense into next season,