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Eagles, Jonathan Greenard agree to four-year, $100M deal
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The Philadelphia Eagles didn't waste time ensuring their newest addition is part of their long-term future, agreeing to a four-year, $100 million contract with Jonathan Greenard that includes $50 million guaranteed. The deal reflects Howie Roseman and Philadelphia's belief in Greenard as a key piece of its retooled defensive front after losing Jaelan Phillips , and rewarding his production and ability to consistently generate pressure off the edge. According to Adam Schefter, Philadelphia has checked in on Greenard at multiple points this offseason, viewing him as a potential addition to a defensive front that thrives on pressure and rotation. Greenard posted 12 sacks in 2024 and followed that with a quieter 2025 campaign, recording 3 sacks in 12 games, though his pass-rush win rate suggests he remained highly effective at disrupting quarterbacks.
Prior to free agency, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler noted that the Eagles have inquired about the pass rusher while working to re-sign Jaelan Phillip to a deal ahead of the new league year.
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Locking in Greenard continues the Eagles' commitment to building strength along the defensive line, a core principle of the organization's roster-building strategy. With a deep rotation already in place, his presence adds another proven playmaker who can impact games in critical moments, while the structure of the deal signals confidence that he can remain a cornerstone of the defense for years to come.
Greenard, 28, is one of the Vikings' top defensive players and has two seasons remaining on the four-year, $76 million contract with the Vikings, signed in 2024. Greenard has a $22.3 million cap hit and is due $19 million in 2026, but none of that money is fully guaranteed.
A trade would save them about $12 million in cap space.
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This deal aligns with the Eagles' long-standing approach of investing in the trenches, particularly along the defensive line. Greenard brings experience, production, and versatility, giving defensive coordinator Vic Fangio another weapon to deploy on multiple fronts. With a deep rotation already in place that includes Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt , and Arnold Ebiketie , his addition only strengthens a unit that thrives on pressure.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Jonathan Greenard agrees to a four-year, $100M deal with Eagles
