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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Logs two more sacks in win
Jonathan Greenard recorded 2.0 sacks and a pass defensed in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts.The defensive end now has 23 tackles (17 solo), including 7.0 sacks, on the year. Greenard has also played on more than 60 percent of the defensive snaps in all eight of Minnesota's games this season.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Logs fifth sack of season vs. Lions
Jonathan Greenard finished Sunday's 31-29 loss to Detroit with four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.Greenard logged his fifth sack of the season Sunday after taking down Jared Goff for a nine-yard loss early in the fourth quarter. His five sacks on the year is tied with Andrew Van Ginkel and Pat Jones for most on the Minnesota Vikings and tied for ninth-most in the NFL this season. Greenard will look to add to his sack total against Matthew Stafford and the Rams on Thursday night.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Monster day in Minnesota
Jonathan Greenard recorded four total tackles (three solo), including 3.0 sacks, during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.Greenard dominated in his first game against his former team in Week 3, sacking C.J. Stroud in three different quarters while logging the most sacks he's ever had in a single NFL game. The first-year Viking has impressed through his first three games in Minnesota, recording six total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, over 137 defensive snaps. Expect Greenard to continue being one of the league's most dominant edge rushers as the Minnesota Vikings travel to Green Bay in Week 4.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Gets first sack for Minnesota
Jonathan Greenard had two total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's win over the 49ers.Greenard had six QB hurries, according to Pro Football Focus, as he helped lead a deep pass rush that had six sacks. He played on 47 of the defense's 70 snaps, as Minnesota features a deep rotation of pass rushers. Greenard rebounded after recording no tackles or sacks in Week 1.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Set for four-year deal with Vikings
Jonathan Greenard is slated to ink a four-year, $72 million contract with Minnesota, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Greenard put together a career year across 15 regular-season games in 2023, the final year of his deal with the Texans. With 52 tackles (36 solo), 15 tackles for a loss, 12.5 sacks and a forced fumble, Greenard earned himself a notable payday, now becoming a pillar of the Minnesota Vikings' defense. Minnesota will have to hope Greenard can consistently replicate the production levels of his 2023 campaign, which isn't a sure thing considering that across the first three years of his career, he racked up 10.5 sacks combined. The arrival of Greenard could signal that Danielle Hunter won't ultimately re-sign with the Vikings.
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Texans' Jonathan Greenard: Logs 12.5 sacks this past season
Jonathan Greenard logged 52 tackles, 15 for loss, 12.5 sacks and a forced fumble over 15 regular-season games in 2023.Greenard, who enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, picked a fine time to have a breakout season. He and Will Anderson (7.0 sacks, 67 QB pressures) were lethal bookends on the defensive line. Greenard has expressed interest in returning, per Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle, but edge rushers are a premier commodity in the NFL, and Greenard will want to be paid accordingly.
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Texans' Jonathan Greenard: Cleared Saturday
Jonathan Greenard (ankle) is officially active for Saturday's wild-card game versus the Browns.After consecutive days as a non-participant at practice, Greenard closed out the week in limited fashion. That was enough to spring him ahead for Saturday's contest, as he will play through any remaining nagging issues. Barring any setbacks, he should take on his usual role on the defensive line.
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Texans' Jonathan Greenard: Gets tagged as questionable
Jonathan Greenard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Browns.Greenard managed to practice in a limited capacity Thursday after missing practice Tuesday and Wednesday, giving himself a chance to potentially suit up for the wild-card round. If he misses his third straight game Saturday, 2022 third-rounder Myjai Sanders could benefit in terms of playing time.
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Texans' Jonathan Greenard: Still sidelined Tuesday
Jonathan Greenard (ankle) didn't practice Tuesday.Greenard missed the final two games of the regular season after injuring his ankle after three snaps in Week 16. Greenard paced the Houston Texans with 12.5 sacks this year. His return would be huge for the Houston defense.
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Texans' Jonathan Greenard: Will miss Week 18
Grennard (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Colts.Jonathan Greenard hasn't played since suffering the injury Week 16 against the Browns. His absence in essentially a win-or-go-home meeting with Indianapolis will certainly be a blow to the Houston Texans' defense, and especially their pass rush. With Will Anderson (ankle) still questionable, Houston may be relying on its depth on the edges to get the job done against the Colts.