Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, there have been a lot of Minnesota Vikings trade rumors. Some involve trading up from the 17th overall pick in the first round to acquire top-tier talent.
Others include a trade down to add the nine draft selections the Vikings already have. The idea is that there is not much difference between a player who is selected in the middle of the first round and a player who is selected on the second day.
Meanwhile, other Vikings rumors suggest they are thinking about selling one of their best players. Now, a new report suggests the Vikings are ready to pull the trigger.
According to the Guardian's Ollie Connolly, the Vikings and Eagles have already agreed to a trade that sends Pro Bowl edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia in exchange for a second-day draft pick.
"You're saying the (Eagles) are nabbing Jonathan Greenard, huh? Is that breaking news or is it out there?"
"I think it's there, right?"
"I don't think so, Ollie."
"Well, uh-oh... I think the need for an edge will be solved on Day 2 or 3 of the draft, via trade..."
Of course, we won't know whether this is actually true until the second day or possibly the third day, as Connolly suggests. Still, we have a hard time believing the Vikings would trade Greenard for a fourth-round pick or even less. In other words, if this trade is going to go down, expect it to happen on Friday.
Greenard has been vocal internally about wanting a new contract or an increase in his 2026 salary. Still, the Vikings were hesitant to do so as he only played in 10 games and recorded three sacks. Sitting with a $22 million cap hit for 2026, it's possible the Vikings are willing to make a deal.
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