Schefter: Jonathan Greenard Trade Still Possible on Draft Weekend

TL;DR

The Minnesota Vikings are considering trading edge rusher Jonathan Greenard during Draft Weekend, with a focus on receiving a premium Day 2 pick. The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly interested, holding multiple Day 2 picks that could facilitate a deal.

Key points

Vikings considering trade of Jonathan Greenard during Draft Weekend
Eagles interested in acquiring Greenard with Day 2 picks
Vikings want a premium Day 2 pick in exchange for Greenard
Greenard's cap number is $22.15 million for 2026
Trading Greenard would save Vikings $12.25 million against the cap

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 9: Jonathan Greenard #58 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images It is officially Draft Week, ladies and gentlemen. News about our Minnesota Vikings when it comes to this week’s selection meeting hasn’t exactly been abundant, but that doesn’t mean that things haven’t been happening behind the scenes. One such rumor that was popular around the start of free agency has bubbled back up this morning, courtesy of ESPN. Adam Schefter is reporting that the Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles could go back to exploring a trade involving edge rusher Jonathan Greenard. According to Schefter, the Vikings have been adamant about receiving a “premium Day 2 pick” in exchange for Greenard if they were to trade him. The Eagles have three picks on Day 2 of this years Draft: a second-round pick at #54 overall, and two third-round picks at #68 and #98 overall, the latter of which is a compensatory selection that would fall right after the Vikings pick at #97 as the board sits right now. When we asked our readers about the prospects of a Greenard trade a few weeks ago, the majority of folks were open to the idea. . .*if* the team could get a first-round pick in exchange. While it seems highly unlikely that Rob Brzezinski and company could pry a first-rounder away from anyone for Greenard’s services, a second-rounder might entice them to get something done. Greenard’s cap number for the coming season, , is $22.15 million. If the Vikings did agree to a Draft Weekend deal, they would save $12.25 million against the cap while having to eat a dead money hit of $9.9 million. If they did trade him away, they would almost certainly have to use one of their picks in the first two days on a player to try to replace him, one would think. What do you think, folks? Would a Day 2 pick in this year’s NFL Draft be enough for you to be happy with the Vikings potentially trading away Jonathan Greenard? Or would you want the Vikings to hold on to him if that would be the extent of what they could get?

Q&A

What is Jonathan Greenard's current cap number for the 2026 season?

Jonathan Greenard's cap number for the 2026 season is $22.15 million.

What picks do the Philadelphia Eagles have on Day 2 of the NFL Draft?

The Philadelphia Eagles have a second-round pick at #54 overall and two third-round picks at #68 and #98 overall.

What would the Vikings save against the cap if they trade Jonathan Greenard?

If the Vikings trade Jonathan Greenard, they would save $12.25 million against the cap.