The Philadelphia Eagles had just selected Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers when the news was announced that the team has made a trade with the Minnesota Vikings for edge rusher Jonathan Greenard.
The move was widely anticipated since the early days of free agency, but things finally happened on Day 2 of the draft. Philadelphia is sending their 2026 third round pick (No. 98) and a 2027 fourth-round selsection to Minnesota in exchange for Greenard and a 2026 seventh-rounder (No. 244). The team is also reportedly signing Greenard to a 4-year, $100 million deal contract with $50 million guaranteed to make him the 15th-highest paid player at his position on an annual basis.
The contract seems in line with what they reportedly were comfortable paying Jaelan Phillips, before he ultimately for Carolina at $30 million per season over four years.
Greenard is heading into his seventh season in the league after spending four years with the HoustonTexans followed by two years in Minnesota. Hes recorded 217 total tackles, 75 QB hits, and 38 sacks, and earned his first Pro Bowl appearance in 2024.
He’ll definitely add a proven veteran presence to a young edge rusher room in Philadelphia as well as being a good fit for Vic Fangio’s scheme.