Labeling what we have seen from the Philadelphia Eagles as roster turnover might be an accurate description. In some ways, it's felt like a game of musical chairs. The Birds have suffered massive losses from a coaching staff and roster perspective.
Some of the fan base has expressed disapproval of the recent mass exodus. We haven't lost any sleep. How could anyone lose faith in Howie Roseman at this point?
Howie has the unenviable job of manipulating a salary cap and balancing plans for the future with current needs. This portion of the business model was one we expected, to recoup some of the losses with low-risk, high-reward signings.
So, here we sit. Josh Sweat and Milton Williams earned massive paydays elsewhere. They join the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots respectively.
Darius Slay (Pittsburgh Steelers), Mekhi Becton (L.A. Chargers), Isaiah Rodgers (Minnesota Vikings), Fred Johnson (Jacksonville Jaguars), Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers), Oren Burks (Cincinnati Bengals), and Parris Campbell (Dallas Cowboys) are also among the highlighted names who are gone.
As we trade one wave of free agency for another, we have an opportunity to measure every NFL team's cap space.
Ranking the Eagles current cap space vs. that of every other NFL team
As mentioned, Philly offset some of its losses with inexpensive signings. EDGE Azeez Ojulari, cornerback Adoree' Jackson, running back A.J. Dillon, EDGE Joshua Uche, LB Patrick Johnson, returner Avery Williams, tight end Kylen Granson, TE Harrison Bryant, and long snapper Charley Hughlett have all been signed since the new league year began.
The legend, Lane Johnson, running back Saquon Barkley, and linebacker Zack Baun have all been granted extensions. Fresh off a Super Bowl win, much of the young core stays intact.
The Birds have a slew of draft picks over the next two seasons. They'll look to extend much of their young talent. We're months away from that happening though.
Over The Cap recently calculated the effective cap space of each NFL team after "signing at least 51 players and its projected rookie class to its roster." The Eagles are in good shape. Here's a rundown of what we know and what OTC said at about 9:30 p.m. EST on March 20.
- New England Patriots - $80,812,734
- Seattle Seahawks - $64,029,672
- Los Angeles Chargers - $50,708,083
- Las Vegas Raiders - $50,590,046
- Arizona Cardinals - $45,287,968
- Detroit Lions - $44,395,837
- San Francisco 49ers - $43,584,396
- Dallas Cowboys - $39,505,804
- Jacksonville Jaguars - $35,739,174
- Tennessee Titans - $35,168,629
- Pittsburgh Steelers - $33,824,784
- New Orleans Saints - $33,780,933
- Green Bay Packers - $31,798,832
- Minnesota Vikings - $32,270,533
- NY Jets - $27,788,803
- Philadelphia Eagles - $27,457,527
- Houston Texans - $23,791,820
- Cincinnati Bengals - $23,569,356
- Washington Commanders - $22,557,294
- L.A. Rams - $21,213,141
- Indianapolis Colts - $20,614,026
- Cleveland Browns - $20,221,501
- Miami Dolphins - $17,962,276
- Carolina Panthers - $17,613,618
- Denver Broncos - $17,415,270
- New York Giants - $17,207,470
- Chicago Bears - $16,044,698
- Kansas City Chiefs - $15,003,798
- Baltimore Ravens - $12,279,484
- Buffalo Bills - $4,421,425
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers - ($13,467,337)
- Atlanta Falcons - ($14,057,157)
Don't expect a spending spree in Philadelphia. They need to begin thinking about extensions for Jordan Davis and Cam Jurgens among others.
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