Jonathan Greenard excited to join the Eagles: “I respect the hell out of this city”

One of the Eagles biggest moves on Day 2 of the draft was finalizing a trade for Jonathan Greenard, bringing the former Vikings edge rusher to Philly and signing him to a new 4-year, $100 million deal. Greenard was already at the facility and spoke to reporters about how the trade went down, how his shoulder is doing, and how he fits into the Eagles defensive unit. Greenard admitted that it’s been a long ride this offseason to get to this point, and noted that he’s been dealing with rehabbing his shoulder and his son was born in late-January, too.

“Ultimately, I knew there was going to be an end goal, and I knew we were eventually going to get to the bottom of it. I’m just glad now that we’re at the end of it now, I can just worry about football. I’m glad to be here.

This is one of the best organizations that I can remember since coming up watching football, knowing and understanding the history behind it. And to be a part of an organization like this means a lot to me. “ As for how Greenard’s shoulder is healing, the DE said that he’s still rehabbing but ultimately if he needed to play today he could.

“I feel good. I’m in a good spot. And coming here, with the best trainers as well, and the best docs, I know I’m in good hands.