The Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard Decision Isn’t Easy
Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43), linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) and linebacker Dallas Turner (15) talk during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images. The Minnesota Vikings have been relatively quiet this offseason.
They brought in James Pierre at the beginning of free agency, but haven’t done anything of substance since. That’s not entirely surprising for a team that had so many salary cap hurdles to jump over, but it does paint something of an uncertain picture. Right now, Kevin O’Connell and Rob Brzezinski have nine draft picks at their disposal in April.
How they utilize those remains to be seen, but there are more than a few spots on the roster that still need addressing. Greenard’s Situation Forces a Difficult Call Among the places that look largely set is the edge rushing group. While Jonathan Greenard’s name has been floated in trade talks this offseason, it doesn’t feel like there’s much steam for a move.
Wanting a bloated contract from a new team, coming off an injured year, has virtually been a non-starter. This means that Greenard is likely to return for the Vikings. He’ll pair with Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner as top talents on the edge once again.
It’s worth wondering if that’s the most desirable outcome, though. On September 22, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) reacted after recording a sack against the Houston Texans during fourth-quarter action at U. S.