Vikings Seek Trade Partner for Greenard as Free Agency Looms

Minnesota looking to move edge rusher as he seeks better contract

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly looking to trade edge rusher Jonathan Greenard as he seeks a contract that better matches his market value. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Vikings could move Greenard for a Day 2 draft pick, with the Philadelphia Eagles believed to have inquired about the pass rusher.

Why it matters

Greenard's potential departure would leave a hole in the Vikings' defensive front as the team heads into free agency with several other key needs to address, including at quarterback, offensive line, and the secondary.

The details

After the Baltimore Ravens sent two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for edge rusher Maxx Crosby, one might expect the Vikings to demand a similar high price for Greenard. However, Fowler reports that a Day 2 pick (second or third round) would likely be enough to get a deal done, indicating the Vikings may be willing to move Greenard for less than his perceived market value.

  • The 2026 NFL league year begins on Wednesday, March 13 at 3 p.m. CT.
  • The legal tampering period, when teams can negotiate with free agents, starts on Monday, March 11 at 11 a.m. CT.

The players

Jonathan Greenard

A defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings who is reportedly seeking a contract that better matches his market value.

Maxx Crosby

An edge rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks.

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What they’re saying

“The Eagles 'are believed to have inquired' about Greenard, and a 'Day 2 pick probably gets a deal done'.”

— Jeremy Fowler, ESPN reporter (ESPN)

What’s next

The Vikings will look to find a trade partner for Greenard before the start of free agency on March 13, when they will also need to address several other key roster needs.

The takeaway

The Vikings' willingness to potentially move Greenard for a relatively low draft pick highlights the team's need to find cost-effective solutions as they head into an offseason with multiple holes to fill on both sides of the ball.