Jaguars Eyeing Greenard Trade for Pass Rush Boost

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The Jacksonville Jaguars dominated against the run last season, but struggled big time

with their pass rush. They managed just 32 sacks, tying for the sixth fewest in the

league, with no edge rusher besides Josh Hines, Alan topping three and a half sacks. To push

toward a Super Bowl run in 2026, they need a serious upgrade there. One name floating

around as a trade target is Minnesota Vikings' edge rusher, Jonathan Greenard. At 28 years

old, he signed a four year, $76 million deal with the Vikings in the spring of 2024.

Last year, injuries limited him to 12 games and only three sacks. Greenard bounced back from

a shoulder issue that sidelined him starting around week 10, forcing a part-time role late in

the season. Before that, he was a force, racking of 24.5 sacks over the prior two years,

and earning a pro bowl spot. The Vikings might move him due to salary cap pressures,

and his push for a bigger contract ahead of a hefty cap hit next year. Fans and analysts see

it as a fit for Jacksonville, though the Jags only have about $5.7 million in cap space right now.

If General Manager James Gladstone can swing the deal, it could transform their defense and get

them back in contention, setting up an exciting offseason ahead.