NFL Pass Rusher Greenard Eyed by 49ers

0:00For the NFL, it's March 3rd. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The NFL franchise Tag Deadline has come and gone, leaving several star players headed to free agency this off season. Names like Cincinnati Bengals, Past R Usher, Trey Hendrickson, Baltimore Raven Center, Tyler Linderbaum, Los Angeles Chargers' defensive end, A.O. Daffay-Oway, and Indianapolis Colt-Wire receiver, Alec Pierce, all missed out on tags. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings just signaled they are open to trading their Past R Usher, Jonathan Greenard, amidst salary cap troubles. He carries cap hits of $22,300,000 and $19,000,000 over the next two years, but none of it is fully. Guaranteed, so a new deal would likely be needed. Greener made a big impact in his first full season with Minnesota, notching 12-sacks, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 4-forced. Fumbles, plus a pro-bowl nod. This year, a shoulder injury limited him to 12 games and just 3-sacks, though his pressure rate still ranks 7th league-wide.

1:06The San Francisco 49ers could be a sneaky suitor here, as they eye-top Past R Usher's with some cap room available. General manager John Lynch called generating pressure a top priority at the NFL Combine, and Greenard at 28 years old would fit nicely. Opposite Nick Bosa, adding him might let the 49ers shift focus to their interior line in free agency, or the draft, especially with Bosa and first-round pick Mikel. Williams returning from injuries, plus Bryce Huff, still on the roster. A trade might cost a day-to-draft pick, but his talent stands out in a thin free agent market. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com