The Minnesota Vikings lost top edge rusher Danielle Hunter in free agency, but they replaced him with a pair of fine pass rushers in Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel.
The NFL’s focus has shifted to the draft, which will begin on April 25. The Minnesota Vikings have a potential franchise quarterback on the wishlist. But Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s third free agency period shouldn’t be forgotten because he has done some solid things for the organization’s future.
At the outset of the offseason, the Minnesota Vikings had several roster decisions to make. With players like Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter set for free agency without being able to franchise tag either one, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah had a big challenge ahead.
Dec 24, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard (52) walks off the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
After a porous 2022, Minnesota went into last season presumed to have one of the worst defenses in the NFL. Despite not having an influx of talent, the unit took a surprising jump under first-year Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores.
Free agency “grades” might be as silly as draft ones, but they’re a thing nevertheless. And according to ESPN, the Minnesota Vikings acquisition of EDGE rusher Jonathan Greenard knocked it out of the park.
Yesterday, we learned the contract details for new Vikings Blake Cashman and Andrew Van Ginkel. Today, we've got a couple more to go over. Let's start with Jonathan Greenard, the former Texans edge rusher who was the big fish of the Vikings' free agent haul last week.
Jonathan Greenard may have wanted to continue his career with the Houston Texans. However, things still worked out in his favor, with the former Texan earning a massive payday after signing a three-year, $72.0 million deal to join the Minnesota Vikings.
Let Kwesi cook? It turns out that when Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has a bit of cap space to work with, he’s willing to go out and find a lot of different players to try and fit his coaching staff and whatever scheme they’re trying to deploy.
These days, losing talented players in free agency can make or break a franchise. Here’s a look at players leaving their NFC North teams.
- Jonathan Greenard wanted to continue his career with the Houston Texans. However, things did not work in his favor. Greenard's tenure ended Monday morning when the former Texan signed a three-year, $72.0 million deal to join the Minnesota Vikings.
Now former Houston Texans pass rusher Jonathan Greenard is departing the franchise after agreeing to a massive four-year $72 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
The legal tampering window has brought blessings and curses to the Minnesota Vikings. From the jump, the Atlanta Falcons and free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins came to a deal that would end his time in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Vikings have a gigantic hurdle to clear at the quarterback position now that four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins has agreed to sign a massive contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
Pass rusher Jonathan Greenard parlayed a career year in Houston into a $76 million payday with the Minnesota Vikings, according to multiple reports. Greenard's contract includes $42 million guaranteed, according to his agents, Robert Bailey and Drew Rosenhaus.
Former Houston Texans pass-rusher Jonathan Greenard has inked a new contract as he continues his NFL journey. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Greenard will be joining the Minnesota Vikings, as the former Louisville Cardinals and Florida Gators star is headed to a new squad.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to sign Houston Texans edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL media. It’s a four-year, $76 million deal featuring $42 million in guarantees, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The four-year Texans contributor is coming off his best season — a 12.5-sack campaign — and played a key role in Houston making a surprise run to the divisional round.
Jonathan Greenard is set to parlay the best season of his career into potentially one of the biggest paydays in NFL free agency. Greenard emerged as a dominant force on the opposite side of the Houston Texans’ defensive line from first-round rookie Will Anderson Jr.
The Houston Texans will not have a player playing on a franchise tag for the 2024 season, meaning Jonathan Greenard will headline the team's free agency class on March 15.
After excelling in 2023, the former 49ers linebacker looks to have a chance at another reunion in the division.
This year’s batch of UFA-to-be defensive ends features some younger options with upside.
The Houston Texans were the most surprising team in the 2023 NFL season. They came out of nowhere to win the AFC South, going 10-7 and turning things around rapidly under first-time head coach DeMeco Ryans.
The team has several important decisions concerning its expiring deals.
The loss of Greenard will only make it even more difficult for a Texans defense that ranks among the worst in the league.
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