Jonathan Greenard Out as Eagles Take On Jaguars in London

London’s bright lights usually bring a buzz of excitement for NFL fans, but for the Philadelphia Eagles it’s been a little more of a somber scene. Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, who’s been a steady presence on the defensive front, will sit out Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after hurting his ankle in the third quarter of last week’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Greenard didn’t even take part in the team’s practice this week, and coaches listed him as “questionable” before ultimately deciding it’s safer to keep him on the sidelines. It’s a shame because the Eagles’ pass rush has been looking thin lately, especially with a string of other injuries piling up.

Philadelphia is already navigating a medical list that reads like a holiday shopping list: running back Saquon Barkley is out with a hamstring strain, wideout DeVonta Smith is sidelined for the same reason, center Drew Kendall is nursing a knee issue, safety Marcus Epps is dealing with a groin pull, and Marquise Brown is coping with an ankle problem of his own. To make matters worse, the team also lost rookie running back Will Shipley to a foot injury during the London game itself.

In an effort to patch the holes, the Eagles promoted tight end Zach Ertz to the active roster on Saturday, and added tackle John Ojukwu for depth. Both players are expected to see at least a few snaps, but the real question now is how the defensive front will fare without Greenard’s quick burst off the edge.

Coach Nick Sirianni hasn’t given a detailed game plan yet, but his post‑game comments after the Rams matchup hinted at a willingness to shuffle the lineup and rely more on interior pressure. That could mean a heavier workload for defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and a chance for younger guys like Jace Whittaker to step up.

For Eagles fans watching from the other side of the Atlantic, the outlook is a mixed bag. The team’s offense still has weapons—Jalen Hurts, Darius Cooper and the ever‑reliable Jalen Reagor—but the defense is scrambling to stay competitive. One thing’s for sure: Greenard’s absence is a reminder that the injury bug has truly taken hold of Philadelphia’s roster this season.

All eyes will be on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Sunday as the Jaguars look to exploit the Eagles’ weakened front seven. If Philadelphia can hold the line—literally—it might just keep their playoff hopes alive, even with the medical report looking bleaker by the minute.