The Minnesota Vikings are expected to use the franchise tag on outside linebacker Chad Greenway, Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. A first-round pick (17th overall) in 2006 out of the University of Iowa, Greenway (6-2, 242) missed his rookie season with a knee injury, but has started 63 of 64 games over the last four seasons, totaling 463 tackles, 6.5 quarterback sacks, five interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown, and seven forced fumbles. Greenway earned $3.17 million in 2010, the final season in a five-year, $13.6 million contract that included $7.42 million in guarantees. The one-year franchise tag for linebackers is projected to be worth $10.191 million for the 2011 season. Minnesota has until February 23 to designate Greenway their franchise player. Source: macsfootballblog
