The Vikings didn't necessarily want to trade Jonathan Greenard, who has been a huge part of their defense and their locker room over the two years since they signed him to a free agent deal in March of 2024. But they also didn't feel like they were in a place, from a salary cap standpoint, where they could grant the Pro Bowl pass rusher's request for a raise on his contract. It was early March this year when news first emerged that Greenard was dissatisfied with his deal, which had two years remaining, and that the Vikings were open to trading him. Nothing happened for nearly two months after that, as Minnesota explored all of its options. But the draft arriving this weekend created a deadline to find a resolution. And on Friday night, it became official: The Vikings traded Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles for a pair of third-round picks. As part of the trade, Greenard agreed to a new four-year, $100 million contract with Philly.…