The Philadelphia Eagles will open training camp without Jonathan Greenard after the veteran edge rusher suffered a pectoral strain while lifting weights. Greenard will begin camp on the active physically unable to perform list. Although his absence is significant, the injury is not considered a long-term concern.
Here are four immediate takeaways.
Philadelphia can activate Greenard at any time
Greenard is on the active/PUP list, not the reserve/PUP list used after final roster reductions. He remains eligible to return whenever the medical staff clears him. The designation creates flexibility without establishing a mandatory absence.
The Eagles can prioritize September
Philadelphia acquired Greenard to affect regular-season games, not collect July practice repetitions. The Eagles have more than six weeks before their Week 1 matchup
against Washington, allowing them to manage his recovery without unnecessary urgency.
His injury history will receive attention
Greenard’s 2025 season ended with shoulder surgery, making another upper-body injury noteworthy. The pectoral strain is unrelated and is not expected to become a long-term problem, but Philadelphia will closely monitor his strength and conditioning before allowing him to participate fully.
The pass-rush competition becomes more important
Greenard was expected to lead a rotation featuring Jalyx Hunt, Nolan Smith, Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa. His absence creates additional first-team opportunities and allows Philadelphia to evaluate how the group would function if Greenard misses time during the season. That information could shape snap distribution even after he returns. The Eagles need multiple edge defenders capable of generating pressure, particularly while protecting Greenard from an excessive early workload.
Philadelphia’s priority is ensuring Greenard returns healthy enough to remain available throughout the season.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Four takeaways from Jonathan Greenard starting Eagles camp on PUP list
