Overview
- The Eagles’ final injury report on Friday listed Jonathan Greenard out with a pectoral strain, a status also reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- Greenard practiced as a limited participant this week and told reporters he is “super close” to returning, but he remains unavailable for Sunday’s game.
- Philadelphia plans to cover his snaps with Nolan Smith Jr., Jalyx Hunt, A.J. Epenesa and Arnold Ebiketie in a managed rotation for the Week 2 matchup.
- The team acquired Greenard in the offseason in a trade that sent two third-round picks to Minnesota and gave him a multi-year deal, increasing the urgency of his recovery.
- The Eagles declined to place Greenard on injured reserve to keep him eligible earlier, and they say the goal is a phased return before Week 4 while doctors clear his progress.