Vikings pass-rusher named trade target for Colts before the NFL Draft
The Vikings are rumored to be open to a trade for Jonathan Greenard, could the Colts be the team to do it?
With Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby seemingly off the market after his trade was reversed, the Minnesota Vikings are now in possession of the most valuable edge rusher on the market. Jonathan Greenard has become a monster in Brian Flores' defense since signing with the team in 2024. While 2025 didn't give him the results he had hoped for, he has cemented himself as one of the best players at his position.
As a result, teams are taking notice of the fact that the Vikings may be open to trading him away. One of the teams that could make sense for the move is the Indianapolis Colts, a team that has had a good amount of success with former Vikings players. Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski wrote up some "plausible" trades that could happen, and he suggested the Colts acquire Jonathan Greenard.
He writes, "Jonathan Greenard is the logical target. The Vikings were looking to create salary-cap space earlier this offseason and did so by restructuring running back Aaron Jones' contract and releasing defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave. Still, the Vikings are only $5.
5 million under the salary cap before signing the incoming rookie class. In order to create some more flexibility, Greenard can be moved, with the team saving $12. 3 million via trade.