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The Eagles have checked in on a trade for Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard as the 2026 National Football League draft opens. (sports.yahoo.com) ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Philadelphia and Minnesota have discussed Greenard multiple times this offseason, with the Vikings seeking a “premium Day 2 pick.” The Eagles hold Nos. 54, 68 and 98 on Day 2. (nbcsports.com) (sports.yahoo.com) Greenard made his first Pro Bowl in 2024 after posting 12 sacks, 18 tackles for loss and 22 quarterback hits for Minnesota. He played 12 games in 2025 and finished with 3 sacks. (nbcsports.com) Philadelphia enters draft weekend with eight picks, including No. 23 in the first round, which gives general manager Howie Roseman room to deal without emptying the board. The team’s own draft guide listed eight total selections on April 23. (philadelphiaeagles.com) The Eagles also have a clear need on the front seven after free agency opened in March. CBS Philadelphia reported on March 9 that edge rusher Jaelan Phillips left for the Carolina Panthers and linebacker Nakobe Dean agreed to a three-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. (cbsnews.com) Minnesota’s side of the equation is money. ESPN reported last month that the Vikings were open to trading Greenard while trying to cut a deficit of more than $43 million over the salary cap. (espn.com) Greenard is under contract through 2027 on a four-year, $76 million deal signed in 2024. Spotrac lists his 2026 cap hit at $22.15 million and says a pre-June 1 trade would save Minnesota $12.25 million. (spotrac.com) Schefter’s report also said Greenard is not the Eagles’ only option, and Yahoo’s pickup of the report described the interest as one item on a broader trade wish list. The next test is whether those talks restart during the draft’s second and third rounds. (sports.yahoo.com)