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Jonathan Greenard Trade Grade: Eagles Earn Another High Mark And Make Pass Rush Elite Again
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Jonathan Greenard Trade Grade: Eagles Earn Another High Mark And Make Pass Rush Elite Again

Philadelphia Eagles On SI·Jeff Kerr·about 1 month ago
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One of the goals the Philadelphia Eagles wanted to accomplish in the NFL Draft was to find a premium pass rusher. Thanks to some consistent trade talks with the Minnesota Vikings, the Eagles didn't have to sweat it out finding one. The Eagles were in the market for Jonathan Greenard since they were outbid for Jaelan Phillips by the Carolina Panthers in March. They agreed to terms with the Vikings to acquire Greenard on draft night after weeks of negotiation, parting ways with two third-round picks in the process. Philadelphia then signed Greenard to a four-year, $100 million extension, landing a premium pass rusher for the next several seasons. Greenard will get $50 million guaranteed in the deal, as the Eagles arguably fixed the biggest hole on their roster -- in terms of winning a Super Bowl championship. This was a trade the Eagles had to make. Kudos to Howie Roseman and the front office for getting it done.…

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