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Chad Greenway: To announce retirement Tuesday
Chad Greenway will announce his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.Greenway, a first-round pick out of Iowa in 2006, spent his entire career in Minnesota, where he was named the team's Defensive MVP in 2010, 2012, and 2013. Along with earning two Pro Bowl selections as well, Greenway finishes fourth in Vikings history with 1,334 career tackles. In fact, the 34-year-old registered at least 93 stops in his first eight seasons played, which only came after tearing his ACL in his first preseason game as a rookie. Following that lost year, Greenway went on to miss merely four games over his subsequent 10 seasons, showing great consistency over the course of his career.
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Vikings' Chad Greenway: Active against Detroit
Chad Greenway traveled to Detroit and is active for Thursday's game against the Lions despite the impending birth of his child, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.Greenway said he could miss Thursday's game at Detroit if his wife gave birth to the couple's fourth child before the game. He'll start but may not get significant playing time as he's likely to come off the field in passing situations with Eric Kendricks healthy.
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Vikings' Chad Greenway: Could miss Thursday's game for birth of child
Chad Greenway could miss Thursday's game at Detroit if his wife gives birth to the couple's fourth child before the game, the Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.The Minnesota Vikings leave Wednesday for their game at Detroit, but it's possible Greenway could be a last-second scratch if he needs to return home.
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Vikings' Chad Greenway: Seven tackles in loss
Chad Greenway had seven total tackles and a tackle for a loss in Sunday's loss at Washington.With Eric Kendricks leaving the game early with an injury, Greenway saw an expanded role as he played 58 snaps on defense. He could continue to stay on the field in passing situations if Kendricks remains out.
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Vikings' Chad Greenway: Has interception in expanded role
Chad Greenway had six total tackles and an interception in Sunday's loss to Detroit.Greenway played 50 of 66 snaps on defense with Eric Kendricks out with a concussion. Greenway stayed on the field in passing situations as he usually heads to the bench with Kendricks staying in the game.
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Vikings' Chad Greenway: Larger workloaded expected Sunday
Chad Greenway is expected to have a larger role on defense with Eric Kendricks out with a concussion, as he'll stay on the field in nickel situations, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.While Greenway is a starting linebacker, he's only been playing about 30 percent of the snaps on defense as he typically comes off the field in passing situations for another defensive back. In this game, Audie Cole is likely to start at middle linebacker in place of Kendricks, but Cole is likely to be the one to come off the field in passing situations.
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Vikings' Chad Greenway: Plays just two snaps on defense
Chad Greenway played a career-low two snaps on defense in Monday's win over the Giants, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.Greenway isn't on the field in passing situations, and the Minnesota Vikings are working to manage the playing time of the 33-year-old. He won't be a factor for IDP leagues unless he's pushed into a larger role due to injuries.
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Vikings' Chad Greenway: Plays less than half of defensive snaps
Chad Greenway did not have a tackle and played just 29 of 67 snaps on defense in Sunday's win at Tennessee, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.Similar to the beginning of last season, Greenway will come off the field in passing situations and the Minnesota Vikings will also work to manage the playing time of the 33-year old.
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Vikings' Chad Greenway: Re-signs with Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings and Chad Greenway agreed to a one-year contract Thursday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.Greenway thus confirmed his offseason intentions to play one more season and complete his career with one organization. While his usage tumbled to 59 percent of the defensive snaps in 2015, he fared well in his move to weak-side linebacker, yielding 68 tackles (55 solo), 2.5 sacks, and one pick-six for IDP pursuits.
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Vikings' Chad Greenway: Will play one final season
Chad Greenway will play one final season with the Minnesota Vikings.On Thursday, Greenway told Phil Savage on SiriusXM NFL Radio, "I have one more year of football in me. A goal of mine was to play in one place for my whole career. I want to finish here." Last season, Greenway recorded 86 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
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