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Eagles acquire Pro Bowl linebacker Jonathan Greenard in trade with Vikings
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Eagles traded for Pro Bowl linebacker Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings, sending two third-round picks in return. Greenard also signed a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Eagles.
Key points
- Eagles acquired Jonathan Greenard from Vikings
- Trade includes 2026 and 2027 third-round picks
- Greenard signed a four-year, $100 million extension
- Eagles needed pass-rushing help after losing Jaelan Phillips
- Vikings cleared over $34 million in cap space
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The Philadelphia Eagles acquired Pro Bowl linebacker Jonathan Greenard in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, the teams announced. The deal, which was executed in the midst of Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, sees a 2026 third-round pick (No. 98 overall) and a 2027 third-round pick heading back to Minnesota in exchange for Greenard, along with a 2026 seventh-round pick (No. 244 overall).
On top of the trade, the Eagles agreed to sign Greenard to a four-year, $100 million contract extension, according to NFL Media. As for the Vikings, the trade clears more than $34 million in cap space.
Philadelphia had been on the lookout for pass-rushing help, particularly after seeing Jaelan Phillips sign with the Carolina Panthers in free agency. Now, they secure a pass rusher in Greenard who has shown the ability to produce double-digit sack seasons.
Q&A
What did the Eagles give up to acquire Jonathan Greenard?
The Eagles traded a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick to the Vikings for Jonathan Greenard.
How much is Jonathan Greenard's contract extension worth?
Jonathan Greenard signed a four-year contract extension worth $100 million with the Eagles.
Why did the Eagles trade for Jonathan Greenard?
The Eagles were seeking pass-rushing help after losing Jaelan Phillips to the Panthers and secured Greenard, who has a track record of double-digit sack seasons.
