Jonathan Greenard misses Philadelphia Eagles season opener against Commanders
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without edge rusher Jonathan Greenard for Sunday's Week 1 game against the Washington Commanders. Greenard is sidelined by a pec strain that he sustained before training camp began in July. While he avoided the Reserve/PUP list, the defender did not participate in any preseason activities and is still working toward a return. Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith are expected to step in as the starting edge rushers in his absence. Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders enter the matchup at full health with all players available, including edge rushers Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson. Brandon Coleman will serve as the starting left tackle for Washington in the contest.
- •Jonathan Greenard remains out with a pec strain.
- •Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith will start at edge rusher for Philadelphia.
- •The Washington Commanders report a fully healthy roster for the game.
- •Brandon Coleman will occupy the left tackle position for Washington.
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles starting DB injures shoulder vs Commanders. Will he return?
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles' top offseason addition ruled out against Commanders in Week 1
"The Philadelphia Eagles will be without a key defender for Sunday's opener against the Washington Commanders.
"The Eagles lost one of their starting defensive backs to injury vs the Commanders. Who's replacing him?
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:52 PMEagles starting DB injures shoulder vs Commanders. Will he return?
The Eagles lost one of their starting defensive backs to injury vs the Commanders. Who's replacing him?
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 4:36 AMEagles' top offseason addition ruled out against Commanders in Week 1
The Philadelphia Eagles will be without a key defender for Sunday's opener against the Washington Commanders.
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