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 1 p.m. EST on March 20.
New England Patriots - $81,571,905
Seattle Seahawks - $70,064,672
Los Angeles Chargers - $50,708,083
Las Vegas Raiders - $50,590,046
Detroit Lions - $49,662,907
Arizona Cardinals - $45,287,968
San Francisco 49ers - $44,982,631
Dallas Cowboys - $39,505,804
Tennessee Titans - $37,206,129
Jacksonville Jaguars - $36,994,577
Pittsburgh Steelers - $33,824,784
New Orleans Saints - $33,780,933
Minnesota Vikings - $32,270,533
Green Bay Packers - $31,868,832
Houston Texans - $28,881,022
NY Jets - $27,791,803
Philadelphia Eagles - $27,625,027
Cincinnati Bengals - $23,569,356
Washington Commanders - $23,286,461
L.A. Rams - $21,213,141
Indianapolis Colts - $20,949,026
Kansas City Chiefs - $20,542,131
Cleveland Browns - $20,221,501
Miami Dolphins - $18,577,276
Carolina Panthers - $17,613,618
Denver Broncos - $17,415,270
New York Giants - $17,207,470
Chicago Bears - $16,044,698
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.