Why Eagles and Vikings pulled off blockbuster trade involving Jonathan Greenard
Why did the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings pull off a blockbuster trade involving Jonathan Greenard? Find all the answers here.
Why Eagles and Vikings pulled off blockbuster trade involving Jonathan Greenard originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Philadelphia Eagles are bolstering their pass rush on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, but it's through a trade with the Minnesota Vikings .
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter , the Eagles are trading for edge rusher Jonathan Greenard. Philadelphia is sending pick 98 and a 2027 third to Minnesota for Greenard. Greenard is also getting a four-year extension worth $98 million.
"Trade: Vikings are sending former Pro-Bowl LB Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a third-round pick tonight (No. 98) and a third-round pick next year, per me and Rap Sheet," Schefter said. "Greenard and the Eagles reached agreement on a four-year, $100 milllion extension that includes $50 million fully guaranteed, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.
" Why Eagles and Vikings pulled off blockbuster trade involving Jonathan Greenard Philadelphia needed to add another pass rusher opposite Nolan Smith Jr. , and Greenard fits that bill. Though Greenard tallied just three sacks in 2025, he had two straight seasons with 12 sacks in 2023 and 2024.