Reports: Vikings land pass rusher Jonathan Greenard

Pass rusher Jonathan Greenard parlayed a career year in Houston into a $76 million payday with the Minnesota Vikings, according to multiple reports.

Greenard's contract includes $42 million guaranteed, according to his agents, Robert Bailey and Drew Rosenhaus.

Greenard had a career-best 12.5 sacks, 52 tackles and 22 quarterback hits during the 2023 season but general manager Nick Caserio opted to allow Greenard to test free agency.

The Vikings are expected to lose their own top pass rusher, Danielle Hunter, in a revamped defense under Brian Flores.

Greenard, 26, was drafted in the third round in 2020 and posted 23 sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception in 49 regular-season games.

Caserio said at the NFL Scouting Combine "availability" was the biggest question with Greenard through four seasons as a pro. He missed 15 games in his first four years in the league.

—Field Level Media