In a significant move during the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles have acquired Pro Bowl edge rusher Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings. The Eagles also immediately signed Greenard to a lucrative four-year, $100 million contract extension, with $50 million guaranteed, securing a key piece for their defensive front through the 2031 season..

The trade, announced on Friday, April 24, 2026, saw the Eagles send the No. 98 overall pick in the 2026 draft and a 2027 third-round pick to the Vikings. In return, Philadelphia received Greenard and a 2026 seventh-round pick.. This move allows the Eagles to address their need for a pass rusher following the departure of Jaelan Phillips in free agency..

Greenard, 28, was a Pro Bowler in the 2024 season, recording 12 sacks and four forced fumbles in his first year with the Vikings.. Despite an injury-plagued 2025 season where he logged only three sacks in 12 games, his overall production and pass-rushing ability were enough to warrant the significant investment from Philadelphia.. His previous contract with the Vikings was a four-year, $76 million deal signed in 2024..

The Eagles' general manager, Howie Roseman, once again utilized draft weekend as a trading floor, orchestrating a deal that veteran NFL reporters have deemed a strategic masterstroke.. At an average annual value of $25 million, Greenard's new contract places him among the higher-paid players on the Eagles' roster, but analysts suggest the deal is below market value for comparable edge rushers..

The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh from April 23-25, 2026..