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Philadelphia Eagles: A simulation of upcoming off-season

By Louie DiBiase

Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) catches a pass en route to scoring a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Leodis McKelvin (21) defends in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Washington defeated Philadelphia 27-22. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) catches a pass en route to scoring a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Leodis McKelvin (21) defends in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Washington defeated Philadelphia 27-22. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end
Sep 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end /

1. Salary cap casualties

DE Connor Barwin

Cap space gained- $7,750,000

Barwin told the media he would take a pay cut to stay in Philadelphia, but he may be a bad fit in defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz‘s defense. The need to give Vinny Curry an increased role (due to Roseman giving Curry a huge extension last off-season) may force the Eagles to cut ties with the veteran.

RB Ryan Mathews

Cap space gained- $4,000,000 

Mathews proved to be an unreliable starter with health issues and fumbling problems plaguing his 2016 season.

The story of Mathews will always be that of a talented runner that just couldn’t stay on the field consistently enough to prove his 12th overall selection in 2010.

C Jason Kelce

Cap space gained- $3,800,000 

Cutting Kelce would be tough one considering the huge impact the veteran has had on the running game and his leadership for the guys along the line.

Kelce was named a pro bowl alternate but took a big step backwards in 2016.

This is an easier decision with 2016 third round pick Isaac Seumalo waiting in the wings. Seumalo held his own at both guard positions, and right tackle in his rookie season.

Seumalo played every position on the line while with the Oregon State Beavers, but his natural position is center.

CB Leodis McKelvin

Cap space gained- $3,200,000 

This was an easy decision. McKelvin was ranked 79th of 120 ranked corners according to Pro Football Focus, and gave up the most yardage per snap in the NFL (four times more then the second most given up by Terrance Newman).

LB Mychal Kendricks

Cap space gained- $1,800,000

 Kendricks became the third linebacker behind both Jordan Hicks and Nigel Bradham, playing only 26% of snaps in 2016.

With a cap hit of over a million dollars, the Eagles will likely move on from the former second round pick.

CB Ron Brooks

Cap space gained- $1,600,000 

Brooks was another hand picked corner by Schwartz that was a liability on defense. He only played in four games as the Eagles slot corner in 2016.

Total salary cap space gained- $22,150,000 

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