The Vikings are open to trading Greenard (shoulder), Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Greenard could be a cap casualty for Minnesota. The 28-year-old racked up 24.5 sacks across the 2023 and 2024 seasons but had a down season in 2025, recording just 38 tackles (19 solo), including 3.0 sacks, across 12 games.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Placed on injured reserve
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The Vikings placed Greenard (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Wednesday that Greenard would undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, and the latter's placement on injured reserve confirms that he will be sidelined for the rest of the 2025 campaign. The veteran linebacker will shift his focus into progressing enough in his recovery to be fully healthy for the start of the 2026 season.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Done for season
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Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Greenard (shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.
Greenard missed two games due to the shoulder injury he picked up Week 10 and then attempted to play through the issue in three consecutive contests, including Sunday's win over the Cowboys. However, the injury is ultimately severe enough that he'll have to now undergo treatment. Greenard will conclude his second season in Minnesota with 38 tackles, three sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble in 12 games.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Dealing with shoulder issue
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Greenard (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against Dallas.
Greenard suffered an apparent shoulder injury in the fourth quarter, and his status for the stretch run of Sunday Night Football is now in doubt. In his absence, Dallas Turner is a candidate to see increased playing time at linebacker versus the Cowboys.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Set to suit up
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Greenard (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Greenard will look to string together consecutive starts after missing Week 11 and Week 12 with a shoulder injury. The linebacker was on a snap count last week, logging just 22 percent of Minnesota's defensive snaps. If the shoulder injury is still a lingering issue this trend could continue, meaning Dallas Turner will likely get a healthy snap share similar to Week 13.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Still dealing with shoulder injury
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Greenard (shoulder) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
Greenard returned to the lineup last week after missing the previous two games with a shoulder injury, but he played just 15 defensive snaps, his lowest total of the year. It's possible that this will be a lingering issue, which could keep him on a snap count once again in Week 14 versus the Commanders.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: On track to play Sunday
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Greenard (shoulder) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday in Seattle, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Greenard took a designation into the weekend after he was a limited participant in practice Wednesday through Friday, but he looks like he's on track to be cleared ahead of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. After tallying at least 12.0 sacks in both of the previous two seasons, Greenard has been limited to just two through nine appearances with Minnesota in 2025.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Questionable for Sunday
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Greenard (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Greenard logged limited practices throughout the week, making five consecutive limited practices since he left the Week 10 game against the Ravens with a shoulder injury. The consistent stringing together of practices means there is a good chance the weakside linebacker is able to suit up for Sunday's game. If Greenard can't go, Dallas Turner is in line for the same uptick in defensive snaps that he saw in Week 11 and Week 12.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Inactive versus Green Bay
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Greenard (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
As expected, Greenard has been ruled out for the Vikings' critical divisional showdown after drawing a questionable tag following back-to-back limited sessions to end Week 12 prep. This will be the star pass rusher's second straight absence, allowing Dallas Turner to draw another start opposite Andrew Van Ginkel again.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Questionable to face Packers
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Greenard (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Greenard has a chance to return Sunday after sitting out Minnesota's Week 11 loss to the Bears. After recording at least 12.0 sacks in both the 2023 and 2024 regular seasons, Greenard has only 2.0 sacks through nine appearances in 2025.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Bumps up to limited practice
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Greenard (shoulder) participated in practice in limited fashion Thursday.
Greenard hurt his shoulder in Week 10 against Baltimore and didn't play this past Sunday versus Chicago. He began this week of practice as a non-participant but was able to get back on the field as a limited participant Thursday. Greenard's chances of returning to action Sunday against Green Bay could hinge on his participation level in the final practice of the week Friday.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Won't play Sunday
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Greenard (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
The 28-year-old sustained a shoulder injury in the Vikings' Week 10 loss to the Ravens and is now in line to miss his first game of the season Sunday. Greenard is an integral part of Minnesota's defense, recording 31 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and three passes defended over nine appearances this season. While he's sidelined in Week 11, expect 2024 first-round pick Dallas Turner to start at outside linebacker.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Opens week with DNP
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Greenard (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.
Greenard sustained a shoulder injury during the third quarter of the Vikings' Week 10 loss to the Ravens. The injury isn't believed to be a long-term concern, though he may have to miss Sunday's NFC North clash against the Bears, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) also working with an injury, Dallas Turner and Chaz Chambliss are both in line for increased snaps on defense in Week 11.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Appears to avoid serious injury
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Greenard (shoulder) is believed to have avoided a serious injury after exiting Sunday's loss to the Ravens in the third quarter, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The injury is considered "minor" and may cost Greenard just one week, according to Rapoport. Greenard has had a down season in the sacks department, recording 31 tackles (19 solo), including just 2.0 sacks, three pass breakups and one forced fumble across nine appearances, all starts. Greenard has recorded 24.5 sacks across the previous two campaigns.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Won't return to Week 10 game
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Greenard (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against Baltimore.
Greenard hurt his shoulder during the third quarter of the contest and, upon evaluation, has been deemed unable to return. He'll finish Sunday with two tackles (one solo) and a defensed pass. Dallas Turner should log more defensive snaps with Greenard done for the day.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Notches sack in Week 8 loss
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Greenard finished with six tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, Thursday in a loss to the Chargers.
Though Los Angeles had a big game on offense, Greenard made some impressive stops, including three that went for a loss. One of those tackles was a second-quarter sack of Justin Herbert. Greenard has 2.0 sacks through seven games on the campaign.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Playing in Week 7
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Greenard (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.
Although Greenard was added to the Vikings' injury report Thursday due to a hamstring issue, he's in line to play in the Week 7 contest. The veteran edge rusher from Florida has tallied 15 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, two passes defended and one forced fumble over five games this season. Now healthy, he's expected to wreak havoc on Jalen Hurts and the Eagles' offensive line in Sunday's matchup.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Added to injury report
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Greenard (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Greenard popped up on the injury report with an apparent hamstring issue Thursday, causing him to log a limited practice. The linebacker will have one more chance to return to practice in full before Sunday's matchup with the Eagles at home.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Limited to open week
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Greenard (oblique) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Greenard appears to have left the team's 22-6 Week 2 loss to the Falcons a little worse for wear, popping up on the injury report Wednesday with an apparent oblique injury. The linebacker will have two more chances to log a full practice ahead of Sunday's contest in Cincinnati.
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Vikings' Jonathan Greenard: Piles up 12.0 sacks for Minnesota
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Greenard finished the 2024 season with 59 tackles (41 solo), including 18 total TFLs and 12.0 sacks, four forced fumbles and three pass breakups across 17 regular-season contests.
After Greenard broke out for 12.5 sacks with the Texans in 2023, the Vikings signed him to a four-year, $76 million deal as a free agent. Greenard answered with another outstanding season, setting new career highs in tackles, TFLs, forced fumbles and QB hits (22). He started all 17 games and was named to his first Pro Bowl. Greenard has finished in the top 10 in the NFL in sacks in back-to-back seasons and turns 28 years old in May.
