Eagles Get Trade Update on Rumored Target After Losing Jaelan Phillips
· Yahoo Sports
Trade talk surrounding Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard has continued to pick up, as teams like the Philadelphia Eagles continue to search for help on their defensive line.
However, while the Eagles have interest, the latest update suggests a deal may not be as close as some have hoped for.
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Alec Lewis gave an update on where things currently stand between Minnesota and any potential suitors, including Philadelphia. He said on his podcast that the Vikings have a firm stance on how they’ll approach any possible deal.
“I think over the course of the last week or last two weeks, it probably seemed more imminent than it was,” Lewis said on ‘The Alec Lewis Show.’
“I would say that the Minnesota Vikings have been very clear from the outset that they are doing this on their terms. So they are not going to trade a talented player that they’ve really liked having, Jonathan Greenard, unless it makes a lot of sense for them to do that.
“I would say the Philadelphia Eagles definitely still need edge rusher talent. I mean, they have Jalyx Hunt, they signed Arnold Ebiketie, they have Nolan Smith Jr., but to have another elite edge rusher, it’s part of the reason they were in on Jaelan Phillips. And then I think the Indianapolis Colts are kind of in a similar vein.”
While interest may be real and strong from the Eagles, it doesn’t sound like Minnesota has much of a plan to trade him unless it is for the perfect package. Greenard is still viewed as a valuable piece, and with the Vikings looking to win next season, there’s no reason to trade a good player for an average to below-average return.
From the Eagles’ perspective, the need is still there. Despite having young talent, the Eagles have continued to explore upgrades at the position. Jaelan Phillips left in free agency, so they could use another player coming off the edge.
There’s a lot of offseason left for the Eagles to get a deal done for Greenard. Even if they don’t go after him, I’d expect Howie Roseman to make a trade for someone else who will make an impact.