Fangio says limited practice is slowing Greenard’s Eagles impact

Greenard had little effect on Sunday’s game despite playing more than he has in any other outing this season. Of his 28 defensive snaps, 18 came on pass rushes; one tracking measure credited him with a pressure, while another recorded none. He has yet to make a sack in five appearances, all Eagles losses.

His pressure rate for the season is 9%, down from 15.4% last year with Minnesota. Philadelphia acquired him for two third-round picks and signed him to a four-year contract worth nearly $100 million. Injuries have restricted his preparation: a pectoral problem prevented him from joining camp or playing in the opening two games, while an ankle injury in Week 4 sidelined him the following week and has limited him since.

Fangio said Greenard’s lack of practice has left him uncomfortable with the Eagles’ system and unable to execute consistently. Greenard took part fully in six practices this season. Fangio said there was no shortcut to regaining form, stressing that practice matters even for veteran players.

The Eagles’ pass rush has struggled more broadly. They rank 29th in pressure rate at 31.5% and have 10 sacks. Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels was pressured on eight of 33 dropbacks Sunday, his lowest pressure rate of the season. Fangio said the defense’s performance has varied and could improve.