The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off yet another trade out of left field on the second day of the 2026 NFL Draft, acquiring linebacker Jonathan Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for two third-round draft picks.
The Vikings get a third-rounder and a future third-rounder for Greenard.
With the news of this big deal going down early on Day 2, the move garnered attention from analysts around the league.
Eagles’ Trade For Jonathan Greenard Brings Flood of Reactions
NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported the basics of the deal between the Eagles and Vikings.
Pelissero posted on X, “The Vikings are sending edge Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles for two third-round draft picks, sources say. Minnesota gets No. 98 overall and a 2027 3rd, while Philadelphia gets Greenard and No. 244.”
Trade! The Vikings are sending edge Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles for two third-round draft picks, sources say.
Minnesota gets No. 98 overall and a 2027 3rd, while Philadelphia gets Greenard and No. 244. pic.twitter.com/dYoiphtQ0q
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 25, 2026
What does Greenard’s contract look like with the Eagles? According to Spotrac, “Jonathan Greenard signed a 4-year, $100,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $50,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $25,000,000.
“In 2026, Greenard will earn a base salary of $18,390,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $18,850,000.”
Grant Cohn, publisher of 49ers On SI, had a stark comment about what he thought the San Francisco 49ers should have done here. Cohn posted on X, “The 49ers should have made this trade.”
The 49ers should have made this trade. https://t.co/1HxOQyVfW3
— Grant Cohn (@grantcohn) April 25, 2026
Eagles Nation’s account on X shared a GIF of Eagles general manager Howie Roseman laughing. The account reposted news of the trade from ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter and added its own response.
https://t.co/gu5QE7Svzf pic.twitter.com/wYdZgBZYnz
— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) April 25, 2026
ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky had a brief two-word post on X: “Howie … Again”. Marcus Mosher, host of the Locked on Cowboys podcast, took note of Greenard’s contract, posting on X, “Whew. That contract is rich.”
Whew. That contract is rich. https://t.co/D8svBp6mi3
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) April 25, 2026
One influencer also posted a photo of Roseman and wrote on X, “Howie Roseman you are a God.”
Howie Roseman you are a God https://t.co/nF11joCbIC pic.twitter.com/tR0K9moTh5
— NBA Slime (@TerryFranconia) April 25, 2026
Corbin K. Smith, who covers the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks for Emerald City Spectrum, posted on X, “That’s a great deal for Philly.” Another influencer posted on X, “Howie Roseman does it again. Absolutely incredible.”
ESPN NFL Draft Scout and Insider Matt Miller was really impressed by what Roseman pulled off in getting Greenard. Miller posted on X, “Howie Roseman is the best GM in the NFL.”
Howie Roseman is the best GM in the NFL.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 25, 2026
Eagles fans, along with Eagles players themselves, will be watching to see if Greenard can play next season and live up to his $100 million contract.
But the Greenard trade represents another bit of shrewd business for Howie Roseman and augments his status as one of the smoothest draft-day operators in the National Football League.
