Overview
- Coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday at the NFL owners meetings he expects Jonathan Greenard to be on the team in 2026, while acknowledging trade talks continue through the offseason.
- Interim GM Rob Brzezinski called Greenard a captain and key leader and said the team prefers to keep him.
- Greenard’s 2026 cap number is reported around $22.15 million, a central reason the Vikings have listened to offers.
- ESPN reporting says Minnesota has sought Day 2 draft compensation, and other outlets have linked interested teams such as the Eagles.
- O’Connell said Greenard’s shoulder surgery recovery is on track after a 2025 season limited to 12 games, and the team envisions him in a rotation with Andrew Van Ginkel and 2024 first-rounder Dallas Turner if he stays.