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Greenard's Injury Shakes Eagles' Defense
29 Jul
Summary
- Jonathan Greenard placed on PUP list with pectoral strain.
- Greenard's contract is worth $100 million with $50 million guaranteed.
- New edge rusher group faces adjustments after Greenard's injury.
The Philadelphia Eagles' training camp begins with a setback as linebacker Jonathan Greenard is placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Greenard suffered a pectoral strain prior to camp, an injury the team believes is not long-term.
This development impacts an Eagles edge rusher unit that was counting on Greenard. The team made a significant investment, trading for him on April 24 and signing him to a four-year, $100 million contract with $50 million guaranteed. His previous season with the Minnesota Vikings was limited to 12 games due to a shoulder injury requiring offseason surgery.
With Greenard sidelined, returning players Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith Jr. are expected to see more repetitions. The defensive line also features Arnold Ebiketie, who signed a deal worth over $7 million this offseason, alongside AJ Epenesa, rookie Keyshawn James-Newby, and Jose Ramirez, all competing for positions.
