Chad Greenway

Chad Greenway, Vikings expected to work out new deal

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, who is an impending free agent, is expected to be back with Minnesota next season, ESPN Vikings reporter Ben Goessling said.

What It Means:

Greenway has already said he will play another season, and it would be surprising if he did not finish his career with the Vikings, who drafted him in the first round in 2006. Traditionally a three-down player, Greenway accepted a smaller role in 2015 and will likely need to accept a smaller salary to stick around in Minnesota.

Minnesota's defense ended 2015 ranked 13th in Adjusted Defensive Net Expected Points per play.