Eagles star Jonathan Greenard still isn’t close to returning from injury — and they don’t know when he’ll be back.
Greenard, who has missed all of training camp with a pectoral strain, might not be back in time for Week 1.
“I don’t know when Greenard will be back,” defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said. “That injury he got in our weight room is going to take some time to heal.”
Asked later if he’s concerned that Greenard will miss the start of the regular season, Fangio said: “Yes.”
Greenard was placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list late last month. The major trade acquisition suffered a pec strain while lifting ahead of camp.
If Greenard stays on the PUP list to start the season, he won’t take up a roster spot. But he will be forced to miss the first four games of the regular season.
General manager Howie Roseman said on the first day of camp that Greenard did not sustain a long-term injury.
“This is nothing we’re concerned about,” Roseman said.
But now it seems as if the Eagles are concerned. At least Fangio is.
The Eagles made an investment in Greenard, trading two third-round picks to the Vikings for him. The Eagles also signed Greenard to a four-year, $100 million contract extension, with $50 million guaranteed.
Greenard was viewed as a top-tier starter to solidify the Eagles’ edge rusher group. Fangio has been “very happy” with Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith this camp while depth pieces Arnold Ebiketie and A.J. Epenesa have been “coming along.”
Those four will have to carry more responsibility if Greenard doesn’t make it back in time for the start of the season.
The Eagles’ season opener is on Sept. 13 against the Washington Commanders.
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