Schefter: 

"I think they are more likely to shed more salary than acquire more salary. That’s how I feel right now. So, you’re asking if there’s a trick up their sleeve? No, again, I think they are more likely to shed – shed – more salaries, make more moves the other way, more outgoing than incoming, I think.“

FA hasn't even technically started and half the board is freaking out over every signing like that's the end of our moves.

Patience. Maybe wait until after the draft to start complaining about holes.

This is how FA is going to go for the Eagles over the next few seasons. Their FA is mostly going to be resigning their own guys and extensions. That's the path you need to take when you draft well. They are building and plugging through the draft, not FA.

5 hours ago, mattwill said:

Source? Link?

That's for 2025, not 2026.

6 hours ago, Road to Victory said:

I absolutely hate trading CJGJ. I loved his playmaking ability and he wasn’t a cap liability. I just don’t get it. We were set at safety and now it’s somewhat of a question mark. 

Gave up the most TDs for a safety, high missed tackle rate, not great in coverage, cap savings in 2026 and 2027, Brown and CJ are essentially the same kind of player, draft, draft, draft.

4 minutes ago, wussbasket said:

Gave up the most TDs for a safety, high missed tackle rate, not great in coverage, cap savings in 2026 and 2027, Brown and CJ are essentially the same kind of player, draft, draft, draft.

His cap hit wasn't unreasonably high in the final 2 years of his contract (2025, 2026).  2025: $3.7M, 2026: $4.7M.  2027 was a void year (as was 2028-2030).  

Howie seems very intentional about managing our expectations right now considering the plea for patience and timing of Saquon’s PC. I think the Jurgens extension gets announced today.

10 hours ago, pgcd3 said:

Bosa to Bills 1-12.6

looks like free agent salaries are starting to get to the point where Howie can maybe start targeting some folks.  that seems low for bosa.  Hopefully gain well gets something good so he can offset any free agent we bring in. 

8 minutes ago, time2rock said:

His cap hit wasn't unreasonably high in the final 2 years of his contract (2025, 2026).  2025: $3.7M, 2026: $4.7M.  2027 was a void year (as was 2028-2030).  

Yeah, CJ most likely requested an extension, Eagles saved $6m+ in 27 from avoiding it.

Their priority is to lock up the Georgia guys. They need future cap space to do that.

5 hours ago, mattwill said:

Green will take a season plus to become valuable … if he ever does become valuable.  So Steen is here for the 2025 season regardless 

That's why I was arguing against the idea of trading Steen for "value." The value is in keeping him. 

31 minutes ago, wussbasket said:

FA hasn't even technically started and half the board is freaking out over every signing like that's the end of our moves.

Patience. Maybe wait until after the draft to start complaining about holes.

This is how FA is going to go for the Eagles over the next few seasons. Their FA is mostly going to be resigning their own guys and extensions. That's the path you need to take when you draft well. They are building and plugging through the draft, not FA.

But it has, more than 75% of the top free agents are already in agreement with their new teams. There's not a new crop of free agents coming. 

9 hours ago, mattwill said:

Minuscule data set.  The laws of statistics don’t support you in coming to that conclusion.

 

This is the 3rd Super Bowl season he has come off of.  We saw him have two of his worst offseasons following the previous two.

4 minutes ago, greendestiny27 said:

But it has, more than 75% of the top free agents are already in agreement with their new teams. There's not a new crop of free agents coming. 

What players have signed right now who realistically fit this team and their needs of keeping cap space for keeping this team together?

There can be a discussion about Burks and Rodgers, but it's clear the Eagles trust their in house replacements and will use the draft to replenish the depth lost from new starters being elevated. 

This is about trusting the scouts, the coaching staff and Howie to build this team in house, keep the main core of stars and upper end starters together and then letting the cycle repeat itself as young players breakout. 

31 minutes ago, DieselEagle said:

looks like free agent salaries are starting to get to the point where Howie can maybe start targeting some folks.  that seems low for bosa.  Hopefully gain well gets something good so he can offset any free agent we bring in. 

Not if you listen to Schefter.  🤷‍♂️

 

Whatever.   The league year doesn't officially start for another 3.5 hours.

1 hour ago, bpac55 said:

Who's ready for Damar Hamlin to be an Eagle. He might bring some heart to the defense!

Went over peoples heads 

Just now, Texas Eagle said:

Went over peoples heads 

No it didn't.   

At what point do free agent signings not impact comp picks?

I'm on board with the youth movement as I think out current coaching staff are great teachers.  Makes sense to rely on them to take talented young guys and coach them into being top end players.  Once Stout amd Fangio retire, I think another shoe will drop and the Eagles will have to shift back to looking at FA as a way to to create a balanced roster.

5 minutes ago, Texas Eagle said:

At what point do free agent signings not impact comp picks?

I believe it's June 1st.  

27 minutes ago, greendestiny27 said:

But it has, more than 75% of the top free agents are already in agreement with their new teams. There's not a new crop of free agents coming. 

Yes there is. There always is. Teams still have to get under the cap and new FAs will continue to be available until after the final roster cut downs. 

47 minutes ago, wussbasket said:

Yeah, CJ most likely requested an extension, Eagles saved $6m+ in 27 from avoiding it.

Their priority is to lock up the Georgia guys. They need future cap space to do that.

Good point ... hadn't thought of that.  

We need a vet at DE and at safety. Hunt has shown flashes, but he's very unproven. Huff stinks. Nolan had a great season, but two of our starting defensive lineman are gone, Graham likely retires and that'll impact everyone on that front 4...and he's coming off of surgery. Not concerned about that, but worth noting.

As for safety, were an injury away from Brown - Cine/McCollum/rookie. I don't like that. We need someone with some real experience back there. Blank has been relatively healthy, but he's also never played a full season.

I said we would step back defensively and stand by it, but I still think we are going to have a good/great defense. Get a cheap DE and safety in here and get to the draft.

A youth movement doesn't spell doom, but we need a little more. Fortunately we have plenty of time 

3 hours ago, bpac55 said:

Leonard Floyd is 32 and has had over 8.5 sacks each of the last 5 years. Has been on 3 teams the last 3 years and just cut by the Niners. Why can't the guy get a steady contract with production like that? If he can still produce 8 sacks going on 33, I'm all for that kind of player rotating in. He had a 1-year $7 million with the Bills and then a 2-year $20 million with the Niners. Could he be had for the contract the Bills gave him 2 years ago?

He already went to the Falcons 

The secondary definitely needs work now.  You cannot count on Brown & Ringo to start as a primary plan. That's not me panicking that's just a statement. I expect players will be added soon. And if not soon then before the season 😀

13 minutes ago, Texas Eagle said:

At what point do free agent signings not impact comp picks?

After the draft. I think it’s the first Monday or Tuesday after usually 

10 hours ago, T-1000 said:

Edge - Azeez Ojulari, Zadarius Smith, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

DT - Dremont Jones, Javon Hargrave, Calais Campbell

S - Justin Simmons, Julian Blackmon

CB - Asante Samuel Jr., Rasul Douglas

Eh. It’s time to let the young guys eat. Ojulari for the right price would be of interest to me. You spent day two picks on guys like Ringo and Brown. Ojomo will be the new Milton Williams and you have guys like Booker and Young behind Carter/Davis/Ojomo. 

It’s not even officially free agency yet. I’m expecting a Jurgens and Reed extension, along with a depth signing or two. Could even see an unforeseen trade for a veteran ala AJ Brown at some point. 

There’s a lot of time left in the offseason.