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Over a month after watching Jaelan Phillips leave in free agency, the Philadelphia Eagles have found their new top pass rusher.
The Minnesota Vikings made a draft-night trade with the Eagles on Friday, sending out former Pro Bowl outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard in exchange for draft compensation. Additionally, Greenard has already agreed to a new extension with Philadelphia.
Greenard, with two double-digit sack seasons to his name, is set to step in as the Eagles' most talented pass rusher in 2026.
Here's a look at the Greenard trade and how he'll fit in with Philadelphia.
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Eagles receive: OLB Jonathan Greenard, No. 244 overall pick
Vikings receive: No. 98 overall pick, 2027 third-round pick
The two teams came to official terms on Friday night, with the Eagles receiving Greenard and the No. 244 overall pick in this year's draft, sending out the No. 98 pick and their third-rounder next year.
It was a deal that was heavily rumored in recent weeks after the Eagles watched Phillips sign a $120 million deal with the Carolina Panthers, leaving them without a true impact pass rusher. With the Vikings facing cap constraints this offseason, Greenard had become a trade candidate despite his status as one of the more productive defenders in the league.
Now, the Eagles are officially adding Greenard, while the Vikings can add some young talent at No. 98 and in the third round next year.
The #Vikings have acquired a pair of 3rd-round picks from Philadelphia in exchange for OLB Jonathan Greenard and #244 overall in this year's draft. https://t.co/UxKXfkEjZHpic.twitter.com/TZuoej61Ao
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According to Adam Schefter, the Eagles agreed to an extension with Greenard as part of the deal. He is being locked into a four-year, $98 million contract that includes $50 million guaranteed.
Greenard, entering his age-29 season, will now be under contract with Philadelphia through the 2029 season at $24.5 million per year, which makes him tied with Montez Sweat as the 15th-highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL, per Spotrac.