Jonathan Greenard trade reactions: Good addition to the Eagles’ defense

TL;DR

The Eagles traded for Jonathan Greenard, securing a 4-year, $100 million deal with $50 million guaranteed. Analysts praise the move as a significant boost to Philadelphia's defense.

Key points

Eagles traded for Jonathan Greenard from the Vikings
Greenard signed a 4-year, $100 million deal with $50 million guaranteed
Analysts believe Greenard will improve the Eagles' defense
He had 12.5 sacks in 2024 and a 13.5% pressure rate last season
Greenard is seen as a better option than Jaelan Phillips

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INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 23: Jonathan Greenard #58 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 23, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Eagles had been trying to get Jonathan Greenard for nearly two months, but the draft gave the team a great opportunity to make it happen. Not only did they include a pretty solid draft haul for the edge rusher, but Howie Roseman also worked out a new 4-year, $100 million deal (including $50 million guaranteed) to bring him to Philadelphia. Greenard is considered by many an underappreciated pass rusher in his own right, and is someone who will mix in well with the bevy of talent already on the Eagles defensive roster. DC Vic Fangio will get to work with someone who has a lot of experience and can do some things to free up some of the other young rushers. This move seems like a big box checked for Howie and Co. as they navigate the rest of the NFL Draft and other roster building in the weeks that follow. **What do you think of the trade? Are you happy the Eagles made the move?** *Let us know in the comments!* Here’s what some analysts from around the league had to say about it:

Jonathan Greenard had 12.5 sacks and made the Pro Bowl in 2024, but a shoulder injury limited him to 12 games and three sacks last season, though his 13.5% pressure rate ranked No. 7 in the NFL.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2026 I definitely love the Greenard move. He’ll be a great fit and really helps the rest of that room settle into roles they’re more suited to excel in, which is almost as important, in my opinion.

— Honest NFL (@TheHonestNFL) April 25, 2026 go birds pic.twitter.com/ulLnTRn7HP

— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) April 25, 2026 New edge Jonathan Greenard has one of the best get-offs in the NFL, and has ranked near the top of quick pressures (under three seconds), per Next Gen Stats. Had 22 in 2025 and 28 in 2024, which ranked tied for 12th and 6th in the NFL, respectively.

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