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Where do the Eagles rank in spending at each position after first wave of free agency?

The Eagles have retooled their roster on both sides of the football after inking DE Bryce Huff, RB Saquon Barkley, OLB Zach Baun, OL Matt Hennessy, WR DeVante Parker, S/CB C.J. Gardner-Johnson, LB Devin White, LB Oren Burks, DT PJ Mustipher, WR Parris Campbell, and CB Tyler Hall to deals during the first wave.

Philadelphia then traded for quarterback Kenny Pickett while extending Landon Dickerson and Jake Elliott. 

Philadelphia currently has about  $33,657,986 in cap space per Over The Cap, and they’re spending about $100+ million plus on both sides of the football.  The offensive line and edge rusher positions carry the most significant cap space.

Overall positional spending has changed tremendously since Jalen Hurts signed a massive five-year, $255 million contract extension last spring.

This makes him among the four highest-paid players on average in NFL history.

The Eagles will again be a Super Bowl favorite in the NFC and have one of the most talented rosters despite being 17th in average positional spending.

Thanks to Over The Cap, here’s where Philadelphia sits in positional spending on both sides of the ball ahead of the season opener.

Offense

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 07: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 and Landon Dickerson #69 of the Philadelphia Eagles warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Lincoln Financial Field on November 07, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Total spending: $115,010,349

NFL rank: 22nd

QB

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 04: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles and NFC throws the ball during the first half of the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on February 04, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Total spending: $16,504,330

NFL rank: 20th

Thanks to some salary cap magic from GM Howie Roseman, Jalen Hurts will make $40,000,000 in guaranteed salary, but his cap number is only $13.5 million, according to Over The Cap.

Philadelphia acquired Kenny Pickett, and his cap hit is only $1,983,900.

RB

Mar 14, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley speaks during a press conference after signing with the Eagles. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Total spending: $6,843,881

NFL rank: 19th

Philadelphia gave Saquon Barkley a three-year, $37.7 million deal, but he’ll only carry a $3,800,000 cap hit.

Kenneth Gainwell will carry a $1,138,881 cap hit.

WR

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Total spending: $24,429,519

NFL rank: 19th

A.J. Brown will carry a $12,380,894, while DeVonta Smith’s cap hit is a little over $6,408,625.

TE

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) scores a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a reception during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Total spending: $14,085,118

NFL rank: 12th

Dallas Goedert is among the NFL’s highest paid tight ends, and carries a $9,131,583 cap hit.

OL

Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Total spending: $53,147,501

NFL rank: 8th

Even with Jason Kelce retiring, Philadelphia will spend the 8th most on the offensive line spot.

Lane Johnson carries the load with $15,865,000, while Landon Dickerson is on the books for $5 million.

Jordan Mailata and Kelce both carry a $10,441,000 cap hit.

DT

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 31: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Total spending: $22,126,137

NFL rank: 16th

Fletcher Cox retired, but he’ll leave a $5,410,000 cap hit, while Jalen Carter (4,955,951), and Jordan Davis ($4,626,638) carry the load.

Edge Rusher

Mar 14, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryce Huff speaks during a press conference after signing with the team. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Total spending: $49,226,020

NFL rank: 2nd

After adding Bryce Huff, Philadelphia is second in the NFL in positional spending at the edge rusher spot.

Haason Reddick had his $1 million roster bonus pushed back, and he’s on the books for $21,827,000 in salary cap space.

Josh Sweat is on the books for $9,077,000, while Brandon Graham will carry a $7 million cap hit.

LB

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Nakobe Dean #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts during the second quarter in the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Total spending: $5,930,916

NFL rank: 29th

Philadelphia added Zach Baun and Devin White, while Nakobe Dean is on the books for $1.4 million.

CB

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) reacts after breaking up a pass play against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Total spending: $23,830,313

NFL rank: 9th

Darius Slay will carry a $10,666,000 cap hit, while James Bradberry is on the books for $4,305,000.

S

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 07: Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates an interception with Eli Ricks #39 during the second quarter in the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Total spending: $2,293,282

NFL rank: 32nd

Philadelphia signed C.J. Gardner-Johnson to a 3-year, $33 million deal and until his salary details are revealed, the Eagles are paying out the lowest amount in the NFL to the safety position.

Reed Blankenship is on the deal for the league minimum.

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