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Eagles Place Edge Rusher Jonathan Greenard on PUP List to Begin Training Camp
Eagles place edge rusher Jonathan Greenard on PUP list due to a pec strain; injury is not expected to be long-term, but team may seek replacement.
On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Eagles placed edge rusher Jonathan Greenard on the Physically Unable to Perform list after he suffered a pectoral strain during a pre-camp weightlifting session.
After losing edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Carolina Panthers in free agency, the Eagles acquired Greenard on April 24 and signed him to a four-year, $100 million contract with $50 million guaranteed.
Greenard was limited to 12 games last season due to a left shoulder injury and underwent shoulder surgery, compounding concerns about recurring injuries over the past 12 months.
General Manager Howie Roseman said the team is "not concerned about the injury" and expects Greenard to be "ready to play when we start the season," believing it will not be long-term.
With the regular season beginning September 13 — 46 days away — Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt will gain increased reps during training camp while Greenard recovers over more than six weeks.