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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 29: Chad Greenway #52 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 29, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

The Minnesota Vikings announced on Monday that they re-signed linebacker Chad Greenway.

Tom Pelissero of USA Today first reported Greenway re-signed for a one-year contract on March 31.  Greenway confirmed on Twitter at the time that he would be returning to the team in 2016:

Chad Greenway @chadgreenway52

Nobody is more excited than me to help lead this team one more time! Dream achieved, going out a Viking! #Skol

Pelissero reported on Wednesday that Greenway will make $2.75 million with $750,000 guaranteed.

Greenway registered 68 tackles, 2.5 sacks and an interception in 16 games for the team last season. The 33-year-old's production has continued to decline over the last five seasons, however.

Chad Greenway Stats: Past 5 Seasons
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Source: ESPN

Greenway has already sensed that the end is near.

"I think with the stadium opening and kind of being able to be a part of that, I think if I was able to come back and play, I’d announce that this is going to be it—just kind of treat it that way," Greenway said in February, per Ben Goessling of ESPN. "I think it’s nice for my family, if I get that, to have some closure and go through the season knowing that might be it."

The two-time Pro Bowler isn't the player he once was, of course, but he's still a steady, veteran presence for the Vikings at the linebacker position. While he isn't a three-down linebacker at this point in his career, he played well for the team in its base defense in 2015 and was able to stay healthy in a reduced role.

Greenway's return offers the team both an experienced leader and a solid performer in its base defense at a reasonable price. While he likely won't top his production from 2015—and certainly won't match the production he offered earlier in his career—Greenway is a nice piece for the Vikings to retain as they look to return to the postseason in 2016.

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