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Bills Eye Vikings Star: Pass Rush Reinforcements Incoming?
4 Mar
Summary
- Bills consider trade for Vikings' Jonathan Greenard to boost pass rush.
- Greenard signed a four-year deal in 2024; Vikings face cap issues.
- Buffalo needs pass rush help due to potential free agent departures.
The Buffalo Bills are exploring the acquisition of Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard as the 2026 league year approaches. The Vikings are reportedly open to trading Greenard due to salary cap constraints, with a trade potentially saving them approximately $12 million.
Greenard, who signed a four-year deal with Minnesota in 2024, could instantly improve Buffalo's pass rush. The Bills' defense is in need of reinforcements on the edge, especially with veterans Matt Milano and Shaq Thompson potentially departing in free agency. Furthermore, the team is transitioning to a 3-4 defensive alignment under new coordinator Jim Leonhard, a scheme Greenard has experience in from his time with the Vikings.
Despite a recent injury-shortened season, Greenard recorded 24.5 sacks and 33 tackles for loss over the previous two seasons. The Bills finished 12th in quarterback pressure rate last year and could benefit greatly from adding a proven pass rusher like Greenard to complement existing players like A.J. Epenesa, while addressing potential departures of players like Joey Bosa.
