Viking linebacker Chad Greenway is going back to the Pro Bowl. Greenway was announced by the Vikings as an injury replacement for Dallas outside linebacker Demarcus Ware. Greenway led the Vikings in tackles with 148 in 2012.
The Vikings allowed 260 yards rushing against the 49ers in their preseason game at San Francisco Friday night. Viking linebacker Chad Greenway says the mistakes made are correctable and one preseason game isn't an indication of how the season will go. The Vikings were the best team against the run in the NFL from 2006-2008. Pat Williams anchored the defensive line during those seasons and has since retired.
Viking linebacker Chad Greenway was named as a replacement for injured linebacker Lance Briggs of the Bears to play for the NFC in the Pro Bowl January 29 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Greenway led the Vikings in tackles with 174 in 2011. He has led the Vikings in tackles 4 straight seasons.
The Vikings have signed linebacker Chad Greenway to a 5-year contract extension worth $41 Million with $20 Million guaranteed. Greenway has led the Vikings in tackles each of the last 3 seasons. He was scheduled to make $10.1 Million this season after the Vikings used the franchise tag on him.
Viking running back Adrian Peterson is expected to be back at practice for the Vikings tomorrow after the birth of his son. Peterson told head coach Leslie Frazier everything went well. Peterson is in the final year of his current contract. The Vikings are expected to start negotiations with Peterson on a long term contract.
The Vikings placed the franchise tag on linebacker Chad Greenway Monday meaning he's in line to receive a 1-year contract offer that is worth the average of the top 5 salaries at linebacker last season or about $10 Million. The Vikings also expect to dicuss a long term contract.