The Vikings have traded Pro Bowl pass rusher Jonathan Greenard, who was arguably their best defensive player, to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for two third-round picks, according to multiple insider reports.

Minnesota is sending Greenard and a 2026 seventh-round pick to Philadelphia in exchange for a 2026 third-rounder (No. 98) and a 2027 third.

Trade! The Vikings are sending edge Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles for two third-round draft picks, sources say.

Minnesota gets No. 98 overall and a 2027 3rd, while Philadelphia gets Greenard and No. 244. pic.twitter.com/dYoiphtQ0q

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2026

Along with the deal, the Eagles are signing Greenard to a four-year, $100 million extension, according to Adam Schefter.

Greenard's reported desire for a raise, news of which came out in early March, put the Vikings in a difficult spot . They didn't want to move on from their star outside linebacker, but they also didn't necessarily want to give Greenard's contract a major bump.…