Eagles LB Jonathan Greenard out Week 1 due to pec injury

PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles edge Jonathan Greenard has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders with a pectoral injury.

Greenard practiced this week in a limited capacity after missing all of training camp. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio hinted earlier in the week that they would be "careful" with Greenard as he worked himself back into playing form.

"I mean, there's a minimal amount of practice, real practice, that you have to go through, especially for a guy coming off an injury. It's like [DT Aaron] Donaldwith the Rams. He's just coming off rustiness, no injury and wasn't ready this week. So, we'll see," he said.

Greenard suffered what the team described as a pec strain while lifting weights earlier in the summer. He was subsequently placed on the physically unable to perform list, but the Eagles opted not to place him on the regular-season PUP or short-term injured reserve, a sign they felt he could be ready to play sometime in the first four games.

Philadelphia acquired Greenard, 29, in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings during draft weekend in April and agreed to a lucrative new deal with the star linebacker.

The Eagles sent two third-round draft picks -- the No. 98 pick in this year's draft and a third-rounder next year -- to the Vikings for Greenard, who then agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension that also includes $50 million in guaranteed money.

Greenard is expected to assume a starting role for the Super Bowl-hopeful Eagles when healthy, leading a group that also includes Jalyx Hunt,Nolan Smith, AJ Epenesaand Arnold Ebiketie. Hunt, in particular, enjoyed a strong summer.

Greenard had three sacks in 12 games last season after double-digit sack campaigns the previous two years in Minnesota.

He spent the first four years of his career with the Houston Texans before signing a four-year, $72 million deal with the Vikings in 2024. He recorded 12.5 sacks and was named to the Pro Bowl in his first season with the Vikings but was slowed because of a shoulder injury that ultimately required season-ending surgery in 2025.br/]