Javon Hargrave, DT, Philadelphia Eagles
Given their cap difficulties, the Pittsburgh Steelers had no choice but to see defensive tackle Javon Hargrave move across the state to the Philadelphia Eagles. Hargrave has been a rock in the interior of Pittsburgh’s defensive line the past few seasons and is coming off a career-best season, where he notched 60 combined tackles along with four sacks.
Just 26, he can be a focal point on the inside of the Eagles’ offense for seasons to come. Now some might wonder about the transition from a 3-4 to a 4-3 base front, but pairing him on the interior with Fletcher Cox should quell most concerns.
What makes this deal a good value is how Howie Roseman constructed the contract. It is technically a five-year, $65 million deal, but the 2023 and 2024 seasons automatically void before the start of the 2023 league year. So it is in essence a three-year, $39 million deal. By using these void years, Roseman is able to spread out Hargrave’s signing bonus ($11.75 million) to reduce the impact on the Eagles’ cap.
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