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6 Philadelphia Eagles personnel decisions that will shape draft strategy

By AJ Iezzi

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 23: Howie Roseman, General Manager of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 23: Howie Roseman, General Manager of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 15: Running back Corey Clement #30 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the game against the Atlanta Falcons the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 15, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 15: Running back Corey Clement #30 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the game against the Atlanta Falcons the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 15, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Corey Clement and Jordan Howard

The Eagles’ lone restricted free agent is Corey Clement. After a stellar rookie season, he’s been slowed down by injuries during his past two. Clement has only appeared in 15 games since the Super Bowl season.

When healthy, he’s an energetic change of pace that can assist as a runner and receiver. The Eagles will most likely offer Clement a mid-round tender, which may keep him in midnight green. If he decides a mid-round tender is unfair and decides to walk, the Eagles will look for an inexpensive tailback to take over.

This previous offseason, Jordan Howard was acquired via trade for a 2020 sixth-round pick. When on the field, Howard was bruising. In ten games, he logged 119 carries which resulted in 525 yards and six touchdowns. He also pulled in ten receptions and one touchdown as a receiver. Howard showed enough to warrant Philadelphia’s confidence, but figuring out a new deal could be tricky.

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Per Spotrac, the Eagles have $42.5 million in projected cap space. It’s very difficult to envision Howie Roseman using significant resources to retain a running back. 2019 was the first time he played in less than 15 games, and it was also the first time that he rushed for less than 935 yards.

Howard will have suitors if he walks, and many of them will be willing to outbid the Eagles. If they need to replace him, they could find someone in the draft. The Eagles are slated to have three fourth-round picks (one of their own and two compensatory picks). Running back could be a mid-round target if big backs like Zack Moss or AJ Dillon are available.

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