Greenard's Three-Sack Season Showcases Edge Rusher Impact in Minnesota
Greenard recorded three sacks in his 2025 Vikings season.
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NFL Free Agency 2025
Major player trades and signings during the 2025 NFL offseason, including contract extensions and roster moves across teams.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 25 Apr, 04:06 UTC
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Jonathan Greenard signs four-year, $100 million contract extension with Eagles
After being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, Jonathan Greenard agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract extension with $50 million in fully guaranteed money. The deal averages $25 million per year.
Minnesota Vikings trade Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia Eagles for draft picks
The Minnesota Vikings traded edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and the 244th overall pick in the 2026 draft. The trade was completed on the second night of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Philadelphia Eagles address edge rusher position with Greenard acquisition
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to address a position of need following the departure of defensive end Jaelan Phillips in free agency.
Minnesota Vikings gain salary cap flexibility from Greenard trade
The trade of Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles freed up salary cap space for the Minnesota Vikings. Greenard was scheduled to carry a salary cap hit of more than $22 million in 2026.
Jonathan Greenard records three sacks in 2025 season with Vikings
Jonathan Greenard, in his first season with the Minnesota Vikings after signing in free agency from the Houston Texans, recorded three sacks in 2025. He appeared in 12 games with 10 starts, limited by a shoulder injury. In his Vikings debut in 2024, he recorded 12.0 sacks.
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Eagles Acquire Greenard from Vikings, Extend Edge Rusher Long-Term
Eagles acquire Greenard from Vikings and sign him to $100M extension.