Chad Greenway

Chad Greenway expected to re-sign with Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings and free agent linebacker Chad Greenway are close to a new deal, FOX Sports' Alex Marvez reports.

What It Means:

Both sides have sounded optimistic about a reunion all offseason, and this deal was always going to get done. Greenway has been with the Vikings since they made him the No. 17 overall pick in 2006.

Minnesota's defense ended 2015 ranked 13th in Adjusted Defensive Net Expected Points per play. Greenway had 68 tackles and 2.5 sacks last season. There were reports earlier this offseason Greenway only wanted to play one more year.