SHow to generate almost $965 million in cap space for the Philadelphia EaglesPORTS How the Philadelphia Eagles can create more than $30M in cap space philadelphia By Tom Ignudo March 1, 2024 / 12:00 AM EST / CBS Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — With the NFL salary cap increasing, the Philadelphia Eagles gained more cap space to use in NFL free
agency, which starts on March 13. The Eagles currently have $27.4 million in cap space, per Over The Cap, but there are multiple ways general manager Howie Roseman can open up even more cap space for 2024. RELATED: 5 free agent targets for Philadelphia Eagles with ties to defensive coordinator Vic Fangio Here are five ways the Eagles can open up more than $67 million in cap space for the 2024 season: Cutting Kevin Byard At the time, the move
Byard, who will be 31 by the time the 2024 season starts, looked a step slower in the 10 games he played with the Eagles as the team’s pass defense got picked apart. He had 75 combined tackles, three pass deflections and one interception in those 10 games. Byard grew up in West Philly and
idolized Eagles legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins as a young football player, but it’s unlikely he’ll return to play for his hometown team in the 2024 season. NFC Wild Card Playoffs – Philadelphia Eagles v Tampa Bay Buccaneers TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 15: Kevin Byard #31 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the
Haason Reddick is entering the final year of a three-year, $45 million contract with the Eagles for the 2024 season, which has been talked about plenty since the disastrous end to the 2023 season. In early February, NFL Network reported the Eagles gave permission for Reddick to seek a trade,
but the Camden native later said he “never asked for a trade.” RELATED: Several teams express interest in trading for Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Haason Reddick: report “Never asked for a trade. However, I do understand it’s a business,” Reddick posted X. “Preparing for whatever is next!” Before the 2023 season, Reddick told CBS Sports he was “hopeful” to get a new contract with the Eagles and wanted to “represent my city for the rest
If the Eagles and Reddick can agree on a contract extension, it would save the Eagles $11.8 million, per Over The Cap. Since the Eagles signed Reddick, he’s been one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. He’s recorded 27 sacks, 49 quarterback hits and two trips to the Pro Bowl in the past two years, along with Second-Team All-Pro honors in 2022. Cap space opened: $25.8 million Extending Landon Dickerson Like Reddick, Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson is also entering the final year of his contract with the Eagles.
fter the Birds drafted Dickerson in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft, he signed a four-year, $55.6 million contract with the team. He’ll have a $81.7 million cap hit for the 2024 season. Philadelphia Eagles v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JANUARY 07: Landon
Dickerso of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on from the sideline prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 7, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. GETTY IMAGES But if the Eagles extend Dickerson, it will save the Birds $67 million against the cap, per Over The Cap. Dickerson has earned two trips to the Pro Bowl over the past two seasons. Cap space opened: $88.8 millio
Reddick might not be the only member of the Eagles defensive line to get a contract extension. Defensive end Josh Sweat is also due for a new contract extension, making things tough for the Birds. Sweat, 26, is coming off a down season compared to his 2022 season where he had a career
-high 11 sacks. He had 6.5 sacks in the 2023 season and didn’t record one in the final seven regular season games. Arizona Cardinals v Philadelphia Eagles PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 31: Josh Sweat of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. GETTY IMAGES RELATED: Philadelphia Eagles 2024 offseason: pending free agents, NFL draft, more But, by extending or restructuring
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