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Eagles clear Greenard from PUP ahead of Week 1

9/10/2026

Summary

Greenard Joins Eagles

Jonathan Greenard (edge rusher) joined Eagles practice before Week 1.
He was removed from PUP list on Aug. 30, avoiding a four-game sit.
He signed a $100 million deal with $50 million after Eagles traded two third-round picks in April.
Nick Sirianni (head coach) said a decision on Greenard’s availability will be made by week’s end.
If Greenard cannot play, Eagles will rely on Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith Jr., Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa.

Summary

Mannion Hired

Sean Mannion becomes the Eagles’ offensive coordinator, installing a motion-heavy, wide-zone scheme.
Daronte Jones was hired as Washington’s defensive coordinator to run an aggressive, disguise-focused defense.
Jalen Carter signed a four-year, $152 million extension in July, becoming the NFL’s highest-paid defensive tackle.
The Commanders lead 6-5 in 12 Week 1 meetings versus Philadelphia, winning 2020 27-17.
Landon Dickerson returns from knee, ankle and back injuries to stabilize the Eagles’ interior line.

History

Historical Context

When the Houston Texans gave defensive end J.J. Watt a six-year, $100 million extension in March 2014, it made him the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback by average salary. The deal set a new benchmark for elite defensive talent, following his 2011 first-round selection, prompting later franchises to allocate comparable multi-hundred-million contracts and reshaping league-wide salary expectations.

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Greenard Joins Eagles

Jonathan Greenard (edge rusher) joined Eagles practice before Week 1.
He was removed from PUP list on Aug. 30, avoiding a four-game sit.
He signed a $100 million deal with $50 million after Eagles traded two third-round picks in April.
Nick Sirianni (head coach) said a decision on Greenard’s availability will be made by week’s end.
If Greenard cannot play, Eagles will rely on Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith Jr., Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa.

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