The salary cap will exceed a record high of $224 million in 2023, and where things currently stand, Philadelphia now has a little over $13 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap.
For some teams, the slight increase in cap space provides a little breathing room to retain players on expiring deals or acquire talent that could help them succeed in the upcoming season.
The Birds have a loaded roster, with several salary cap bargains among potential starters.
With training camp fast approaching, here’s an updated look at the ten best salary cap bargains.
QB Jalen Hurts
2023 salary cap hit:$6,154,286
Percent of cap:2.62
Position rank: 24th
The MVP runner up is on the books for over $51 million per season going forward, but in 2023 he’s the 24th highest paid at the position.
RB D'Andre Swift
2023 salary cap hit:$1,774,397
Percent of cap:0.76
Position rank: 37th
Swift could have a breakout season in 2023, and he’s the 37th highest paid at his position.
WR DeVonta Smith
2023 salary cap hit:$5,493,107
Percent of cap: 2.34
Position rank: 38th
The Heisman Trophy winner is a top 10 wideout, but isn’t even in the top 25 highest paid at his position.
LT Jordan Mailata
2023 salary cap hit: $7,471,000
Percent of cap: 3.18
Position rank: 20
OL Landon Dickerson
2023 salary cap hit: $2,360,911
Percent of cap:1.01
Position rank: 45th
A Pro Bowler and dominant left guard, Dickerson is the 45th highest paid guard in the NFL.
LB Nakobe Dean
2023 salary cap hit: $1,182,873
Percent of cap: .50
Position rank: 35th
WR A.J. Brown
2023 salary cap hit:$8,558,800
Percent of cap: 3.65
Position rank: 27th
Brown is starting the first year of his $100 million deal, but from a cap perspective, he’s a bargain in 2023, counting just $8 million against the cap.
CB James Bradberry
2023 salary cap hit: $3,062,000
Percent of cap: 1.30
Position rank: 51st
DB Reed Blankenship
2023 salary cap hit: $870,000
Percent of cap:.37
Position rank: 140th
WR Olamide Zaccheaus
2023 salary cap hit: $1,092,500
Percent of cap: .47
Position rank: 141st
