Greenard had requested a trade due to financial terms, aiming for a salary increase beyond the $19 million he is slated to earn in 2026 and 2027. Minnesota had shown openness to moving him, in part because they already boast a strong edge-rushing duo of Andrew Van Ginkel and former first-round pick Dallas Turner, with expectations that any compensation would land in Day 2 territory.
Earlier reporting indicated Minnesota’s price was around a mid-second-round pick, with their 49th overall pick in 2026 cited as a reference point and pick 60 (or its equivalent) viewed as the floor for a deal. Those discussions framed the trade as a potential late-Day 2 move rather than a Day 1 blockbuster.
As the draft progressed, the latest information suggested Minnesota was prioritizing a resolution within this year’s draft cycle rather than waiting a full year. The Vikings were reportedly seeking a compensation package that would align with their draft position, while still allowing Greenard to land with a title-contending team.
There is also chatter stemming from a widely circulated podcast, which claimed the Eagles were indeed trading for Greenard. While no official announcement had been made by 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, the prevailing analysis suggested the Eagles could part with a pick around the middle rounds—likely in the 54 or 68 range—to complete the deal.
In summary, the draft-day scenario points toward a green-light trade between Minnesota and Philadelphia for Greenard, with potential compensation centered in the second or early third round. If confirmed, the move would finalize a high-profile adjustment at the edge-rusher position and alter the Eagles’ disruptive front ahead of the 2026 season.
