Vikings Trade Greenard Amid Cap Crunch

0:00It's March 3rd. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly open to trading edge Russia, Jonathan Greenard amid serious salary cap troubles. They rank 31st in available cap space and sit about $44 million over the limit. Greenard signed a 4-year, $76 million deal with the team in 2024. But his cap hit jumps to $22.3 million. $10 in 2026. The Vikings would prefer to keep their star pass rusher, but financial pressures have forced their hand. Greenard, a 28-year-old former Houston Texan, has thrived in Minnesota over the last two seasons. He posted 12 sacks in each of the 2023 and 2024 campaigns before a shoulder injury limited him to 12 games last year. Even with the setback, he ranked as the team's second best-graded pass rusher and top-run defender per pro football focus data.

1:00Now, on the trade block, he offers teams a proven option cheaper than bigger names, like Max Crosby, who might cost multiple first round picks. League sources say the Vikings are seeking a day-to-draft pick in return. Interest could come from squads like the Washington commanders where the new defensive coordinator knows Greenard well or the San Francisco 49ers desperate for sacks after a dismal season. While other teams, including the Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, and Cincinnati Bengals, might call to boost their week pass rushes ahead of, free agency. This move highlights how cap crunches are shaking up the off-season landscape across the league. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Do not just listen to podcasts. Get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I-S-A-L-E-Pillow.com.