Overview
- The Vikings traded Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2026 draft for the No. 98 overall pick (Jakobe Thomas) and a 2027 third‑round pick.
- Philadelphia signed Greenard to a four‑year, $100 million deal with $50 million guaranteed after the trade, a contract that highlighted his market value.
- The Eagles’ extension and Greenard’s shoulder injury history and extension demands prompted analysts to say Minnesota got too little in return and could have sought a higher pick.
- Greenard’s departure reduced Minnesota’s 2026 cap hit by roughly $12 million and pushed 2024 first‑round pick Dallas Turner into a larger starting role on the edge.
- The move has raised broader questions about the Vikings’ roster strategy under new GM Nolan Teasley and makes adding experienced edge depth a likely priority for the team this summer.