Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jonathan Greenard will suit up for the first time this season on Monday Night Football as the Eagles travel to Chicago to face the Bears. Greenard, who missed the opening two games with a pectoral injury, was added to the active roster on Saturday, giving the defense a fresh pass‑rusher for the high‑profile matchup.
Greenard’s recent journey
Greenard was acquired from the Minnesota Vikings in April after spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Vikings. Prior to his time in Minnesota, he earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2024 while playing for the Houston Texans, where he compiled a career total of 38 sacks, 217 tackles and eight forced fumbles over six seasons with the Texans (2020‑23) and Vikings.
Injury update and roster moves
The veteran linebacker suffered a pectoral strain in the season opener, forcing the Eagles to place him on the inactive list for the first two weeks. With his recovery now confirmed, head coach Nick Sirianni added Greenard to the game‑day roster, hoping his pass‑rushing ability will bolster a defense that has struggled to generate consistent pressure.
Philadelphia’s other inactives for the game include wide receiver Hollywood Brown (ankle), tight end Dallas Goedert (knee), offensive tackle Fred Johnson (knee), quarterbacks Tanner McKee and Cole Payton, and linebacker A.J. Epenesa. McKee will serve as the designated third quarterback.
Chicago Bears lineup
The Bears will be without star quarterback Caleb Williams, who is sidelined with a hamstring issue. Their inactive list also features tackle Ozzy Trapilo, guard Jordan McFadden, defensive end Jamree Kromah and defensive tackle Jayden Loving.
What to expect on the field
Both teams enter the contest with defensive questions to answer. The Eagles hope Greenard’s return will improve their pass rush, while Chicago looks to rely on its secondary and a strong run game to compensate for Williams’ absence. The matchup will be televised nationally on ESPN, offering fans a chance to see Greenard’s first snap in an Eagles uniform.
Local fans in Philadelphia will be watching closely, as the Eagles aim to solidify a playoff push in the competitive NFC East. Greenard’s activation signals confidence from the coaching staff that he is ready to contribute immediately, and his veteran experience could prove pivotal in a tightly contested game.
Stay tuned for post‑game analysis and updates on Greenard’s performance as the Eagles continue their quest for a postseason berth.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
