Eagles Trade for Greenard, Boost Defense

0:00On April 25th, the Philadelphia Eagles just pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Vikings for Pro Bowl linebacker Jonathan Greenard Wright. In the middle of day, two of the 2026 NFL draft. They sent over a 2026 third-round pick at number 98 overall and a 2027 third-rounder while snagging Greenard, plus a 2026 seventh-round pick at number 244. On top of the deal, Philly Lock Greenard into a 4-year, $100 million contract extension. For the Vikings, this move frees up over $34 million in cap space, giving them some serious breathing room. The Eagles have been hunting for past rush firepower ever since Jalen Phillips bolted to the Carolina Panthers in free agency. Greenard fits the bill perfectly. He's the guy who cranked out double-digit sacks in both 2023 and 2024. Last year in 2025, a shoulder injury and surgery sideline him to just 12 games and 3 sacks,

1:00but at 29 years old come. May, Philly's betting he'll bounce back strong. He started his career as a third-round pick by the Houston Texans out of Florida in 2020. Meanwhile, Minnesota was dealing with his contract drama only 4 million in guarantees left, so they flipped him for picks and now hand the reins to. They're 2024 first-rounder Dallas Turner. Eagles fans are hyped. This could supercharge their defense heading into the season. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Corey with The Story.