The Eagles are set for an interesting retool on defense that’ll include a new defensive coordinator and potentially seven new starters in critical positions.
Philadelphia will enter the offseason with a disgruntled Haason Reddick, followed by decisions on 20 pending free agents, including D’Andre Swift, Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, Braden Mann, Quez Watkins, and others.
The Eagles currently have about $19 million in salary cap space and the No. 22 overall pick in April’s NFL draft.
QB--$14.5M positional spending in 2024
Jalen Hurts will start the first of a five-year, $255 million deal, but thanks to Howie Roseman, he’ll only count $13,558,800 against the cap, with a $1,125,000 base salary, and a $12,433,800 signing bonus.
With Marcus Mariota in free agency, second year quarterback Tanner McKee is the only other signal-caller on the roster.
RB--$1,933,881 positional spending in 2024
With Kenneth Gainwell as the only running back on the roster under contract, Philadelphia has the least amount of salary cap space going to the position.
The Birds added Tyrion Davis-Price to the roster in a lucrative Reserve/Futures deal.
WR --$23,267,519 positional spending in 2024
With A.J. Brown entering year three of a 4-year, $100 million deal signed with the Eagles and he’ll count $12,428,894 against the cap.
DeVonta Smith is entering year four of his $20,141,392 rookie deal, and he’s eligible for a contract extension that could put him on par with A.J. Brown.
TE--$12,685,118 positional spending in 2024
Goedert is entering year three of his contract extension, and he’s on the books for $9,131,583 in 2024.
Albert Okwuegbunam will enter unrestricted free agency, while backup tight end Jack Stoll is entering restricted free agency.
OL--$47,952,956 positional spending in 2024
Jordan Mailata is entering year three of his contract extension, while Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson is eligible for a new deal.
Philadelphia awaits word on Jason Kelce, while Cam Jurgens and Tyler Steen are playing on rookie deals.
Lane Johnson leads the most significant cap hit at $16,115,000.
DT--$20,656,980 Positional spending in 2024
The great Fletcher Cox is off the books and could be headed towards retirement but will carry a dead cap hit of $5 million, while Jalen Carter leads the charge at $4,955,951.
This season will be huge for Jordan Davis, and he’ll be on the books for $4,626,638. Milton Williams and Marlon Tuipulotu are contributors who also return.
Edge rusher
Reddick has been granted permission to seek a trade, and he’s currently on the books for $21,877,000, including a base salary of $14,250,000.
Josh Sweat accounts for $9,077,000, while 2023 first round pick Nolan Smith will carry a $2,725,549 cap hit in a key year.
LB--$4,330,916 positional spending in 2024
Philadelphia has three linebackers entering free agency, and only Nakobe Dean, Brandon Smith, Ben VanSumeren, and Terrell Lewis on the roster.
CB--$33,867,226 positional spending in 2024
Philadelphia has the fifth most allocated to the cornerback position in 2024, and even if they move on from James Bradberry, there will be no cap savings.
Darius Slay is due a $9 million roster bonus, while Avonte Maddox is on the books for $9,676,913 and could be a cap casualty.
Isaiah Rodgers is set to be reinstated, and he’ll count $1,055,000, along with second-year cornerback Kelee Ringo.
S--$16,710,370 positional spending in 2024
Philadelphia is middle of the pack in salary to the safety position, and Kevin Byard leads the charge with $14,417,088.
Sydney Brown is rehabbing an ACL, and is on the books for $1.3M.
