The Philadelphia Eagles made a splash this offseason by signing edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, and the buzz around the NovaCare Complex is palpable. But what can fans realistically expect from their newest defensive weapon in his first season wearing midnight green?

Let's start with the elephant in the room: the comparison. By swapping Jaelan Phillips for Greenard, the Eagles may have not only upgraded their pass rush but done so at a discount. Phillips landed a massive four-year, $120 million deal with the Carolina Panthers, while Greenard's four-year, $100 million contract feels like a steal in today's market. Both are elite talents, but many analysts believe Greenard brings a more complete game to the table.

Health has always been the wild card for Greenard. In his six-year NFL career, he's only played a full 17-game season once. Last year, he logged over 900 defensive snaps, but the year before, he managed just a dozen games. The good news? He's entering camp feeling fresh and ready to go. Still, setting the over/under at 600 snaps for his first Eagles season feels like a smart, realistic expectation.

When Greenard is on the field, he's a force. In the two seasons where he played 15 or more games, he racked up 50-plus tackles each time. That production level is a solid benchmark to watch for in 2025. And then there's the sack count. Greenard has proven he can get to the quarterback, posting 12 sacks in 2023 and eight in 2024. He'll be the first to tell you last season was a disappointment, but that's exactly the kind of chip-on-the-shoulder mentality that Eagles fans love.

Factor in the attention Jalen Carter commands on the interior, and Greenard could feast on one-on-one matchups. The $25 million average annual salary isn't for a six-sack guy—it's for a game-wrecker. Expect Greenard to make his presence felt early and often, bringing relentless energy to a defense that's hungry to return to championship form.