Eagles edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is officially day-to-day with an ankle injury, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, a less-than-ideal update as his team gears up for a trek across the pond. This isn’t the kind of news any team wants to hear, especially not when you’re preparing for a critical matchup in a new time zone.
More Injury Woes for Greenard and the Eagles
Seriously, it feels like Greenard can’t catch a break this year. The dude was already dealing with a pectoral injury at the start of the regular season. Now it’s an ankle. While being “day-to-day” sounds good, it still means uncertainty, especially for a player whose job is all about explosive movements and getting to the quarterback. You need your guys at 100 percent, not nursing nagging injuries.
The Greenard We Need to See
Look, when Greenard is healthy, he can absolutely wreak havoc. So far in 2026, he’s notched a QB hit and forced a fumble. That’s solid, but it’s a fraction of the impact he showed last year for Minnesota. In 2025, he put up 3.0 sacks, an impressive 10 tackles for loss, and 12 quarterback hits. That’s the kind of production an elite defense needs, and the Eagles are gonna be desperate to get that version of him back on the field.
Next Up: London Calling for the Eagles
The Eagles are set to face the Jaguars in London this Sunday. It’s a big game, and the Eagles will need every bit of their defensive firepower to get a win overseas. Here’s hoping Greenard’s ankle heals up quick, because that D-line is gonna need him to bring the heat.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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