If the Eagles are trading for Vikings' Jonathan Greenard, it has to happen in NFL Draft 2nd round

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The Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings may have a trade in place for Jonathan Greenard.

That may not be true, though. It's a rumor circulating because of a podcast in which the deal was discussed like it has already been agreed to.

Regardless of the truth of the matter, the reality is this -- Friday is the most logical day for such a trade to happen.

That's because Friday is the second and third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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And if Greenard is getting traded with any draft picks involved, you'd think there'd be at least one second-round pick in the deal.

At worst, there'd be a third-round pick in the trade.

The Eagles have one second-round pick and two third-round picks to potentially deal if Greenard was indeed going to move.

Greenard, who will turn 29 on May 25, is a former Pro Bowler who is quite capable of getting after opposing quarterbacks.

In 12 games in 2025, he had just 3.0 sacks.

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