Eagles 2023 NFL Draft class salaries: How much do the rookies make?

Four things energize and interest Philadelphia Eagles fans more than anything else when we talk about this squad: wins and losses, the roster, stats, and players’ salaries. We talked about the salary cap before last season, during the 18 weeks and 17 games of the regular-season grind, and throughout the playoffs because we knew last year’s team would lose several of its key components.

Fast forward to the present, and everyone is all smiles. 16 exceptional rookies have been added. Seven came by way of the NFL Draft. Nine were officially signed almost a week ago as undrafted free agents.

Who knows how he does it, but Howie Roseman continues to impress. Philly’s roster is again loaded. Expectations are high. Now comes the fun stuff, building the roster.

Philly’s signing of three members of a seven-man draft class before rookie minicamp isn’t as common an occurrence as you might think. You have to love the efficiency though.

At the time of this story’s publishing Kelee Ringo, Nolan Smith, Tyler Steen, and Sydney Brown still have yet to put pen to paper on their rookie deals, but that isn’t necessarily out of the ordinary. Those deals will get done.

Until then, here are the numbers. Again, nothing moves Birds fans like discussions about stats and salaries.

Here are the contract details for Jalen Carter, Moro Ojomo, and Tanner McKee’s deals and some guesses on what the other four might look like.

Okay, ladies and gents, let’s talk about money. Philly’s seven draftees are looking to make a bunch of it.

Jalen Carter, defensive tackle

Jalen Carter signed a four-year deal worth $21,806,014. That includes a $12.8 million signing bonus, and all of that $21.8 million is guaranteed. His annual salary is $5,451,504.

Carter will earn a base salary of $750,000 and his $12.8 signing bonus in 2023. He carries a cap hit of $3,964,730 and a dead cap value of $21,806,014.

Nolan Smith, EDGE

TBD (At the time of this story’s release, Smith hasn’t officially signed).

Check back for updates here. We’ll advise you of any as they occur. Over The Cap was kind enough to give us a starting point though. Check out the Eagles’ cap table here.

Here are some expectancies for Smith:

2023 Base salary and cash payout: $750,000
Expected Contract Value: Four years, $11,992,416

Tyler Steen, guard

TBD (At the time of this story’s release, Steen hasn’t officially signed). Here’s what’s expected.

2023 Salary Cap Charge and Cash Pay: $750,000 (0.32% of cap)
2023 Cash Payout: $750,000 (0.27% of spending)
2023 Cash to Cap Ratio: 1.00
Contract Value: $5,750,440
Average salary: $1,437,610 APY)
$1,182,136 fully guaranteed

Sydney Brown, safety

TBD (At the time of this story’s release, Smith hasn’t officially signed).

2023 base salary and cash payout: $750,000
Contract Value: $5,749,106
Average salary: $1,437,277
$1,181,168 fully guaranteed

Kelee Ringo, cornerback

TBD (At the time of this story’s release, Smith hasn’t officially signed).

2023 base salary and cash payout: $750,000
Contract Value: $4,660,928
Average salary: $1,165,232
$820,928 average salary

Tanner McKee, quarterback

Tanner McKee’s deal will pay him $4,027,260 over four years. That includes a $187,260 signing bonus, all of which is guaranteed. His annual salary is $1,006,815. He’ll earn a base salary of $750,000 and his signing bonus.

He represents $796,815 in dead cap space and a dead cap value of $187,260.

Moro Ojomo, defensive tackle

Moro Ojomo signed a four-year, $3,918,820 deal. That includes a $78,820 signing bonus and $78,820 guaranteed. His annual salary is $979,705.

In 2023, Ojomo will earn a base salary of $750,000 and his $78,820 signing bonus. he carries a cap hit of $769,705 and a dead cap value of $78,820.

Here’s a look at the salaries of the Eagles’ nine undrafted rookie free agents.

Here’s a look at the deals signed by the 2023 Eagles’ nine-man UDFA class. Let’s hope a few of these guys impress.

Jadon Haselwood, wide receiver

Jadon Haselwood signed a three-year, $2,560,000 contract. That includes an average annual salary of $853,333. In 2023, his base salary will be $750,000 in 2023. His cap hit is the same.

Joseph Ngata, wide receiver

Ngata signed a three-year, $2,725,000 deal. He has been given a $30,000 signing bonus and $230,000 guaranteed. His annual salary is $908,333. In 2023, his base salary is $750,000. He also earns that $30,000 signing bonus and carries a cap hit of $760,000. His dead cap value is $230,000.

Brady Russell, tight end

Russell signed a three-year, $2,560,000 deal including an average annual salary of $853,333. His base salary in 2023 is $750,000 which counts against the cap should he be released.

Mekhi Garner, cornerback

Mekhi Garner gets a three-year, $2,560,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. His annual salary is $853,333. His $750,000 base salary in 2023 equals his cap hit.

Eli Ricks, cornerback

Eli Ricks signed a three-year, $2,560,000 contract with the Eagles. His annual salary is $853,333. His base salary and cap hit are both $750,000.

Ben VanSumeren, linebacker

Ben VanSumeren’s three-year, $2,725,000 contract with the Philadelphia Eagles includes a $30,000 signing bonus and $130,000 guaranteed. His annual salary is $908,333.

In 2023, his base salary ($750,000) and signing bonus ($30,000) make up his price tag. His cap hit is $760,000. He represents $130,000 in dead cap money.

Chim Okorafor, tackle

Chim Okorafor signed a three-year $2,560,000 contract with Philadelphia which includes an $853,333 annual salary. His base salary and cap hit are both $750,000.

Trevor Reid, offensive tackle

Trevor Reid signs on for a three-year, $2,560,000 contract. That includes an annual salary of $853,333 and a base salary of $750,000 in 2023. His cap hit is also $750,000.

Ty Zentner, punter

‘Legatron’ signs a three-year, $2,560,000 contract that includes an $853,333 annual salary. His base salary and cap hit in 2023 are both.