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Eaglesā Jonathan Greenard trade was long in the works
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Eagles' trade for Jonathan Greenard was planned well before draft night, involving two third-round picks and a four-year, $100 million extension. Greenard's transition to Philadelphia is already underway, as he was seen at a 76ers playoff game shortly after the trade was finalized.
Key points
- Eagles traded two third-round picks for Jonathan Greenard
- Greenard signed a four-year, $100 million extension
- Trade was planned before draft night
- Greenard was seen at a 76ers playoff game after the trade
- Eagles kept the trade under wraps until the right moment
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The Philadelphia Eagles didn't just act quickly ā but their blockbuster move to acquire Jonathan Greenard appears to have really been in motion well before draft night. Philadelphia made headlines with the move to acquire Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings, but the timeline suggests this wasn't a last-minute decision. According to The Athletic's Zach Berman, Greenard was spotted at the team's Jefferson Health Training Facility earlier in the day, likely completing a physical, before reports surfaced of a four-year, $100 million extension and the finalized trade involving two third-round picks. The sequence of events points to a deal that had been quietly developing behind the scenes.
The day didn't end there. Just hours after the move became official, Greenard was seen taking in the atmosphere at a Philadelphia 76ers playoff game, another sign that his transition to Philadelphia is already underway.
From early groundwork to another rapid-fire NFL Draft night announcement and immediate integration into the city, the Eagles once again demonstrated their ability to operate decisively while keeping major moves under wraps until the right moment.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Inside Eaglesā long-planned trade for Jonathan Greenard
Q&A
What details are known about the Eagles' trade for Jonathan Greenard?
The Eagles traded two third-round picks to acquire Jonathan Greenard and signed him to a four-year, $100 million extension.
When did the Eagles finalize the trade for Jonathan Greenard?
The trade for Jonathan Greenard was finalized on draft night, but it had been in motion prior to that.
How is Jonathan Greenard adapting to his new team in Philadelphia?
Jonathan Greenard was seen attending a Philadelphia 76ers playoff game shortly after the trade, indicating his quick integration into the city.
