The Philadelphia Eagles are sending the No. 98 overall selection in tonight's draft to the Minnesota Vikings as part of the trade involving pass rusher Jonathan Greenard, according to a report from @AdamSchefter. The transaction marks a significant move in the middle rounds of the draft as both teams adjust their rosters and draft capital for the upcoming season.
The pick being transferred to Minnesota is a compensatory selection that the Eagles were awarded by the NFL earlier this year. Philadelphia received this third-round asset as compensation for losing free-agent defensive lineman Milton Williams, who departed the team to sign with the New England Patriots. The NFL’s compensatory formula granted the Eagles this additional pick, which they have now utilized to facilitate the terms of the Jonathan Greenard acquisition.
By receiving this pick, the Minnesota Vikings add another top-100 asset to their draft haul, while the Eagles finalize the compensation required to bring Jonathan Greenard to their defensive front. This move effectively turns the loss of Milton Williams in free agency into a veteran pass-rushing addition for Philadelphia, while providing Minnesota with an extra opportunity to bolster their depth during tonight's proceedings.
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