The Philadelphia Eagles are on the hunt for a new edge defender following the departure of Jaelan Phillips to the Carolina Panthers. Despite their interest in bringing Phillips back, they now find themselves exploring other options.
Initially, the Eagles made a play for Trey Hendrickson, but he opted to join the Baltimore Ravens. Another name in the mix is Maxx Crosby, though his potential move to Philly remains uncertain.
Here's the latest on the Eagles' quest for a pass rusher:
- Bradley Chubb is off the table.
Chubb seemed like a perfect fit for the Eagles, given his history with Vic Fangio in Denver and Miami. Plus, signing him wouldn’t have affected the Eagles' compensatory pick situation since he was released by the Dolphins. However, Chubb is no longer an option after reportedly signing a three-year, $43.5 million deal with the Buffalo Bills.
- The Eagles are eyeing Jonathan Greenard.
The Eagles' interest in Greenard was first mentioned by ESPN over the weekend, and The Athletic confirmed it earlier today. Now, Dianna Russini reports that the Eagles are in talks with Greenard’s agent about a potential extension, contingent on a deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
Greenard is seeking a new contract two years after signing a four-year, $76 million deal with the Vikings. His current annual value of $19 million ranks him 22nd among edge defenders, and with no guaranteed salary left, he’s likely looking for more security.
As for what the Vikings might want in return for Greenard, it's anyone's guess. The Eagles could potentially leverage the third-round pick they got from the New York Jets in the Haason Reddick trade.
It's a high third-rounder, and you can almost hear Howie Roseman explaining how he turned Reddick into Greenard. But the exact value is still up in the air-it could be more, it could be less.
The Eagles' pursuit of a top-tier edge rusher continues, and with their track record, fans can expect some savvy moves ahead.