When a veteran pass rusher like Jonathan Greenard speaks, the NFL world tends to listen—especially when he's dishing on a former teammate's potential. Fresh off a trade from the Minnesota Vikings to the Philadelphia Eagles, Greenard didn't hold back in a recent interview with Chris Long, offering a glowing endorsement of his former Vikings teammate, Dallas Turner.

Greenard, who was shipped to Philadelphia alongside a seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2026 third-rounder (safety Jakobe Thomas) and a 2027 third-rounder, made it clear that the Vikings' defense is in good hands. "The next person up now is Dallas," Greenard said. "I'm gonna say it now, Dallas Turner. When he's on and he's dialed in on the game plan, the kid is a bottle of explosion. The guy is literally a 4.4 guy (in the 40), and he's only just breaking the surface of how he's gonna be in this league."

For Vikings fans, this is the vote of confidence they've been waiting for. Turner, a rookie in 2024, saw limited playing time—just 28% of Minnesota's defensive snaps—but Greenard believes Year 3 could be his breakout moment. "As much as they are mature when you talk to them, they talk a good game, they still don't know what they don't know yet," Greenard explained. "He's gonna take this big, big step. You saw him kind of do it a little bit towards the (end of) last season."

Greenard, who knows a thing or two about getting after the quarterback, didn't just stop at praise. He's taken on a mentorship role from afar. "That's who I'm taking care of next. I'm watching him real close, I'm still gonna be talking to him the same way, like 'Listen, XYZ has to happen' or this is not gonna happen," Greenard added. "Just the little small things you gotta have when you're dealing with a young guy like that, because they don't know."

The timing couldn't be more perfect. With Greenard's departure, the path is clear for Turner to step into the spotlight as Minnesota's keynote pass rusher in 2026. And if Greenard's prediction holds true, Turner's "big, big step" could be exactly what the Vikings need to keep their defense dominant. As Greenard put it: "This is your time, this is your team, you need to go ahead and make that happen. I know it's gonna get done because that boy a dog, too."

For fans looking to rep their favorite rising star, now's the time to gear up. Whether it's a Turner jersey or some fresh sideline apparel, get ready to watch this young pass rusher unleash his full potential. The hype is real—and it's only just beginning.