Eagles that may struggle to earn jobs following Philly’s amazing offseason

Despite the position switch, JJ Arcega-Whiteside isn’t guaranteed a spot on the Eagles roster.

The Eagles have an intriguing quandary at tight end as the preseason approaches. Dallas Goedert enters his first full season as ‘the guy’ now that Zach Ertz has traded one bird’s nest (the Eagles) for another (the Arizona Cardinals).

If health is no longer a concern, the Birds landed a monster in Grant Calcaterra who could work his way into conversations about being a ‘steal’. Newly transitioned J.J. Arcega-Whiteside is trying to work his way out of conversations about being a ‘bust’.

Despite, the position switch, Arcega-Whiteside isn’t guaranteed anything as, past Goedert, the battle is for, in all likelihood, two roster spots. Philadelphia loves Jack Stoll and Tyree Jackson. Both should (and probably will) enter the preseason ahead of JJAW on the depth chart.

Richard Rodgers and Noah Togiai are fighting for roster spots as well. Keep an eye on this position group all summer as things heat up both figuratively and literally.

2022 Cap Hit/Dead Cap Money

It’s been a long time coming, but the 2022-2023 NFL season is the final year of J.J. Arcega-Whiteside’s rookie deal. He counts as $1,574,231 against the cap and as $405,222 in dead cap money.

If there was ever a time to cut the losses, this would be the time. Tyree Jackson, Jack Stoll, and Grant Calcaterra, all have the potential to be better players. They count as $837,600, $832,500, and $748,536 cap hits respectively. If you’re interested, they represent $12,600, $15,000, and $174,144 respectively in dead cap money.