{"id":852859,"date":"2026-04-04T07:10:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T07:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/852859\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T07:10:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T07:10:54","slug":"jonathan-greenard-trade-dallas-turner-a-new-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/852859\/","title":{"rendered":"Jonathan Greenard Trade, Dallas Turner, a New Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"JonathanMinnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) celebrates after a defensive stop, bringing energy to the unit as teammates rally around the play Dec 1, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals with Brian Flores\u2019 defense controlling momentum in the second quarter. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

April is here, meaning it\u2019s draft month for the Minnesota Vikings, and we\u2019re bringing the first batch of rumors for the month<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Three new Vikings rumors spotlight Greenard, Turner, and Minnesota\u2019s search for help at center.<\/p>\n

Each weekend, we publish two rounds of the hottest Vikings rumors, with never a dull moment in the purple orbit. <\/p>\n

Latest Chatter Reveals Key Questions for Minnesota\u2019s Roster<\/p>\n

The Purple Rumor Mill for April 4th.<\/p>\n

\"VikingsMinnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard lines up on defense during a postseason clash, bringing edge pressure and veteran presence Jan. 13, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. He consistently disrupted the pocket and helped anchor Minnesota\u2019s front against a dynamic Rams offense in the NFC Wild Card matchup. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Rumor: Jonathan Greenard could be shipped to the Indianapolis Colts during the draft.<\/p>\n

Bleacher Report\u2018s Brent Sobleski published his five \u201cmost plausible\u201d NFL trade ideas for the draft, and Minnesota got the call with Greenard.<\/p>\n

He noted about the Colts<\/a>\u00a0as the trade partner, \u201cThe Colts already lack a first-round pick thanks to last year\u2019s trade deadline acquisition of cornerback Sauce Gardner. However, the market for an edge-defender isn\u2019t nearly as robust when discussing anyone other than Crosby.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJonathan Greenard is the logical target. The Vikings were looking to create salary-cap space earlier this offseason and did so by restructuring running back Aaron Jones\u2019 contract and releasing defensive linemen Jonathan Allen<\/a> and Javon Hargrave. Still, the Vikings are only\u00a0$5.5 million under the salary cap<\/a>\u00a0before signing the incoming rookie class. In order to create some more flexibility, Greenard can be moved, with the team\u00a0saving $12.3 million<\/a>\u00a0via trade.\u201d<\/p>\n

Greenard has also pranced around the Philadelphia Eagles\u2019 rumor mill.<\/p>\n

Sobleski continued, \u201cEven after re-signing wide receiver Alec Pierce and quarterback\u00a0Daniel Jones<\/a>, the Colts massaged the numbers to where they still have over $27 million in available cap space. They can easily take on Greenard\u2019s remaining base salary and address a significant need, with an end who generated 12 or more sacks in two of the last three seasons.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIndianapolis may not have a first-round pick, but the Colts could easily flip a third- or fourth-round selection \u2014 the Dallas Cowboys traded a fourth for Rashan Gary \u2014 and possibly quarterback Anthony Richardson to get a deal done.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Colts\u2019 main EDGE defenders are Laia Latutu and Arden Key. If Greenard is for sale, Indianapolis makes a lot of sense. That franchise is \u201call in\u201d to win a Super Bowl, and most teams with that mindset stock up on pass rushers.<\/p>\n

Rumor: The Vikings aren\u2019t incredibly high on Dallas Turner as a starter.<\/p>\n

Most Vikings fans have assumed Turner is possibly on track for a Pro Bowl jump in 2026 after closing 2025 strong. KSTP\u2019s Darren Wolfson pushed back on that outlook this week. <\/p>\n

He said<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0SKOR North\u00a0airwaves, \u2018I don\u2019t think the Vikings are ready for Dallas Turner<\/a> \u2014 even though you look at the last half of last year, I know there\u2019s a sense that Dallas Turner is ready to ascend even more \u2014 but I\u2019m not sure, internally, they are ready for Dallas Turner to play 55 to 62-ish snaps in a game. And who else do they have? Now, I suppose if you trade Greenard, okay, Dallas ascends up, he\u2019ll play that much more.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can go sign a street free agent \u2014 there\u2019s still some guys available \u2014 or use a draft pick on somebody that can rush the quarterback from the edge. But I just don\u2019t think they\u2019re ready for Dallas to have like a significantly bigger role. I\u2019m getting into semantics, right? Because is he going to have a bigger role in 26? Yes. I\u2019m not suggesting otherwise, but a much bigger role? I\u2019m not sure they\u2019re ready for that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"VikingsMinnesota Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner works through drills during organized team activities, showing burst and technique as he enters his second NFL season May 30, 2025, at TCO Performance Center. The former first-round pick is pushing for a larger defensive role after a developmental rookie campaign in Minnesota. Mandatory Credit: YouTube<\/p>\n

The context helps explain why Greenard remains in place; if the Vikings aren\u2019t fully sold on Turner, moving Greenard for top value carries real risk.<\/p>\n

Minnesota has three years left of team control with Turner; he\u2019ll need to break out sooner rather than later, mainly because the trade to get him in 2024 was so expensive.<\/p>\n

Rumor: Minnesota should explore free-agent center Graham Glasgow.<\/p>\n

BR\u2019s Gary Davenport analyzed each NFL team with free agency largely in the rearview, finding one player per squad before the draft. Glasgow was connected to Minnesota.<\/p>\n

He explained<\/a>, \u201cThere\u2019s no shortage of drama under center in the Twin Cities this year, where the acquisition of Kyler Murray sets up a summer-long battle with J.J. McCarthy for the right to be Minnesota\u2019s starting quarterback in 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut after veteran Ryan Kelly retired, the spot in front of the quarterback is a question mark as well\u2014the team\u2019s top center as things stand now (Blake Brandel) hasn\u2019t played 400 snaps at center over a five-year career. Graham Glasgow played almost 900 snaps at center for the Detroit Lions last year alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Vikings may also draft a center in 19 days.<\/p>\n

\"DetroitDetroit Lions center Graham Glasgow (60) prepares for action in a season opener matchup, anchoring the offensive line against Arizona Sep 8, 2019, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. He handled interior blocking duties throughout the game, providing protection and run support in a competitive contest. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

Davenport added, \u201cIn a decade-long career spent in Detroit and Denver, Glasgow has played extensively at all three positions on the interior of the offensive line. At 33, Glasgow\u2019s best football is probably behind him.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut he was a capable starter last year in Detroit, giving up just a single sack and committing two penalties across 873 snaps per\u00a0Pro Football Focus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Glasgow produced a 56.2 PFF grade last year. The Vikings might be better off with Brandel and a rookie<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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