Now seems like the perfect time to buy stock in Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner.
On Tuesday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the Vikings are open to trading one-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jonathan Greenard. Fellow ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler added that teams believe that Minnesota wants a Day 2 pick for the pass-rusher, who turns 29 on May 25.
Greenard — who is entering the third year of a four-year, $76M deal in 2026 — should attract suitors. If the Vikings can’t find a trade partner, he could become a salary-cap casualty. Minnesota is $44.3M over the cap, via Spotrac. Plus, it can afford to move on from the LB after Turner flashed star potential in 2025.
Dallas Turner should be in for a bigger role in 2026
Greenard remained effective in 2025 but battled a nagging left shoulder injury throughout the season, limiting him to 12 games. This gave 2024 first-round pick Turner more opportunities, and he took advantage.
Per Pro Football Reference, Turner tied Greenard for the team lead in pressures (24) this past season. The former Alabama Crimson Tide star also recorded eight sacks in 17 games after logging just three during his rookie season.