Eagles Trade for Greenard, Boost Pass Rush

0:00It's April 25th, you're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. The Philadelphia Eagles just made a massive move on day two of the NFL draft, trading for a lead-edge rusher Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota, Vikings. They sent over the 98th overall pick in the third round, plus a 2027th third rounder, but got back the 244th, picking the seventh round to sweeten the deal. Greenard, a 28-year-old standing six-foot-three and 263 pounds, passed his physical at the Eagles facility right before. The trade closed. He even signed a new four-year, $100 million extension with $50 million guaranteed, then headed straight to catch the Sixers. Game three playoff loss against the Celtics alongside some new teammates. Eagles GM Howie Roseman called Greenard a fun player to watch. Then they study for weeks to boost their already solid D-line. This slots him as the star of a revamped pass rush under Vic Fangio, letting guys like

1:01Nolan Smith and Jalik's hunts slide into supporting roles while. Free agents compete for depth. Greenard's no fluke. He hit double-ditted sacks twice, with 12 last season for the Vikings to earn Pro Bowl honors and 12.5 the year, before with Houston. His explosive first step and relentless motor fill, a gap fill he's lacked, turning good into potentially elite. Now the Eagles front screams win now mode, forcing quarterbacks to sweat multiple threats like Greenard paired with Jalen Carter of front, setting up. A scary NASCAR package that could dominate come fall.