The Philadelphia Eagles didn't just act quickly — but their blockbuster move to acquire Jonathan Greenard appears to have really been in motion well before draft night. Philadelphia made headlines with the move to acquire Greenard from the Minnesota Vikings, but the timeline suggests this wasn't a last-minute decision. According to The Athletic's Zach Berman, Greenard was spotted at the team's Jefferson Health Training Facility earlier in the day, likely completing a physical, before reports surfaced of a four-year, $100 million extension and the finalized trade involving two third-round picks. The sequence of events points to a deal that had been quietly developing behind the scenes.

The day didn't end there. Just hours after the move became official, Greenard was seen taking in the atmosphere at a Philadelphia 76ers playoff game, another sign that his transition to Philadelphia is already underway.

How long has the Jonathan Greenard trade been in the works?Greenard was actually at the facility today and went to the 76ers game tonight.

From early groundwork to another rapid-fire NFL Draft night announcement and immediate integration into the city, the Eagles once again demonstrated their ability to operate decisively while keeping major moves under wraps until the right moment.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Inside Eagles’ long-planned trade for Jonathan Greenard