Eagles concern grows over Jonathan Greenard's Week 1 availability
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Jonathan Greenard's availability for the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 against the Washington Commanders is in question. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio expressed worry that Greenard, who underwent a pectoral injury during offseason weightlifting, may not be active for the clash. This injury has kept him from participating in training camp, missing valuable practice time with his new teammates as this season marks his first in Philadelphia. The Eagles traded multiple third-round picks for Greenard, who was expected to fill the gap left by Jaelan Phillips. His absence would be a significant blow to the Eagles' defensive lineup.
- •Vic Fangio expresses concern over Greenard's potential absence in Week 1.
- •Greenard sustained a pectoral injury earlier this offseason.
- •He has missed all of training camp due to this injury.
- •Greenard was acquired via trade to replace Jaelan Phillips.
- •His absence could significantly affect the Eagles' defensive strategy.
- 11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Vic Fangio is concerned that Jonathan Greenard won’t be available for Week 1
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles' DC Vic Fangio is concerned Jonathan Greenard could miss Week 1
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles DC Vic Fangio shares concerning Jonathan Greenard injury update for Week 1
"Vic Fangio acknowledged concern that Jonathan Greenard could miss Philadelphia’s opener with the edge rusher still on the PUP list
"The Eagles DC doesn’t know when Greenard will be back from his pec injury.
"This update on Greenard is a bit worrisome for the Eagles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 11:26 AMVic Fangio is concerned that Jonathan Greenard won’t be available for Week 1
The Eagles DC doesn’t know when Greenard will be back from his pec injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:19 PMEagles' DC Vic Fangio is concerned Jonathan Greenard could miss Week 1
Vic Fangio acknowledged concern that Jonathan Greenard could miss Philadelphia’s opener with the edge rusher still on the PUP list
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:16 PMEagles DC Vic Fangio shares concerning Jonathan Greenard injury update for Week 1
This update on Greenard is a bit worrisome for the Eagles.
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