PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles didn’t just make a splash on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft—they may have solved their most glaring defensive need.

In a significant trade with the Minnesota Vikings, Howie Roseman sent a pair of third-round picks (No. 98 overall in 2026, Miami safety Jakobe Thomas, and another in 2027) to the Vikings in exchange for two-time double-digit sack producer Jonathan Greenard, along with a seventh-round pick which turned into rookie safety Cole Wisniewski.

It was quickly revealed that Greenard inked a four-year, $100 million extension with $50 million fully guaranteed from Philadelphia, a clear indication just how much the Eagles valued the 2024 Pro Bowl selection.

Meanwhile, Vikings' interim GM Rob Brzezinski spoke almost hauntingly of how difficult it was to lose Greenard, a team captain, from Minnesota’s side due to salary-cap restraints.

For two straight offseasons, the Eagles have built one of the NFL’s most complete defenses under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.

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