Eagles' $100 Million Man in Doubt for Week 1

The Philadelphia Eagles, known for their formidable defense led by defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who guided the team to a Super Bowl in 2025, bolstered their roster with the signing of Minnesota Vikings star edge rusher Jonathan Greenard in April. Greenard inked a lucrative four-year, $100 million deal, with $50 million guaranteed, committing himself to the Eagles until the 2029 season.

However, Greenard's promising career took a hit when he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list prior to training camp due to a pectoral strain sustained during weightlifting. Eagles head coach Vic Fangio expressed uncertainty about Greenard's return, stating, "I don't know when Greenard will be back," as he acknowledged that the injury will require time to heal.

This setback puts the Eagles in a precarious position as they prepare to face their NFC East rivals, the Washington Commanders, in Week 1 on Sunday, Sept. 13. Should Greenard remain on the PUP list beyond the final roster deadline on Aug. 30, he would be forced to the Reserve/PUP list, effectively ruling him out of the first four games of the season.

Greenard has been a force in the NFL, accumulating 27.5 sacks since 2023, and earned his first Pro Bowl nod in 2024. With such a devastating injury, Eagles fans are now anxiously awaiting his return, with the possibility of him not taking the field until October or even later.