ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on March 3 that the Vikings are open to trading Greenard, fueling speculation about whether the team would part with him if a favorable deal emerges.
Chip Scoggins of the Star Tribune weighed in as the draft nears, noting that the cost of keeping Greenard—especially given his upcoming 29th birthday—remains a central question for the Vikings’ front office.
Scoggins highlighted the balance the Vikings must strike between value and dollars, pointing out that if a second-round pick could be obtained, a deal during the draft would not be surprising, given Dallas Turner’s presence on the roster and the team’s financial considerations.
On March 30, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell suggested he expects Greenard to be part of Minnesota’s plans for a third season, while not fully closing the door on a potential trade.
Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton projected that a post-draft move could occur, with Greenard drawing interest from teams that miss on other edge-rushers and seeking a middle-round pick in exchange for the 29-year-old.
The Vikings could also gain cap space by trading Greenard, with potential savings cited in the range of $12.3 million, as Minnesota weighs how to allocate resources after the emergence of rotation players like Dallas Turner.
