Vikings GM Rob Brzezinski publicly backed Greenard, praising him as a great player, a leader, and expressing belief that he will remain with Minnesota despite widespread speculation.
One plausible destination being discussed is the Philadelphia Eagles, who may prefer proven pass rush help over a rookie. A hypothetical Vikings–Eagles deal would send Greenard to Philadelphia in exchange for a Day 2 NFL draft pick, specifically a second-round selection (No. 54).
Greenard enjoyed a Pro Bowl-caliber 2024 season with 12 sacks, though his 2025 campaign was less productive, starting 10 games and recording just three sacks. The 6-foot-3, 260-pound outside linebacker is entering his seventh NFL season, and questions about a potential payday could factor into any trade calculus.
Philadelphia could use an upgrade at edge rusher to complement its strong defensive line after Jaelen Phillips departed in free agency, making Greenard a logical target for depth and production at the position.
Ultimately, whether the Vikings trade Greenard will hinge on the volume and quality of offers they receive during the draft window. If he stays, he would likely remain a key piece of Minnesota’s defense, but his long-term value as a veteran edge rusher will continue to be a point of discussion, given his 38 career sacks across six seasons and back-to-back 12-sack seasons in 2023 and 2024.
