Eagles salary cap wizard Jake Rosenberg departing team to advance his career

Jake Rosenberg, Philadelphia’s vice president of football administration is leaving the team in hopes of furthering his career in the NFL

The Eagles have been among the big winners during the NFL’s free-agent frenzy, and a massive component of the organization’s cap wizardry is departing for greener pastures.

Jake Rosenberg, Philadelphia’s vice president of football administration and a salary cap wizard, is leaving the franchise in hopes of furthering his career in the NFL, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

“Over a pretty extended period of time I have just thought to myself that if it doesn’t seem like it’s in the cards for me to advance in this league, and have a chance to keep pushing and growing, that at the end of the day, what is involved to do this in terms of a life perspective, it’s not going to be worth it,” Rosenberg told The Inquirer.

Rosenberg told Jeff McLane that the decision was his alone. He hopes to stay in the NFL and work for a team where he can pursue his goal of becoming a GM.

Rosenberg and Eagles general manager Howie Roseman have been friends since elementary school, and he’s had a role with the Eagles since 2012, joining the team after working as a trader in bonds and commodities.

15 biggest salary cap hits for the Eagles in 2024 after first wave of NFL free agency

We’re looking at the 15 biggest cap hits for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 after the first wave of NFL free agency

Change is always good for the soul, and after losing six of their final seven games, including a wild-card loss to the Buccaneers, Philadelphia has undergone a dramatic reconstruction that could pay off with championship dividends.

Offensive coordinators Brian Johnson (Commanders) and Sean Desai (Rams) have left, replaced by Vic Fangio (DC) and Kellen Moore (OC).

The Eagles have retooled their roster on both sides of the football after inking DE Bryce Huff, RB Saquon Barkley, OLB Zach Baun, OL Matt Hennessy, WR DeVante Parker, S/CB C.J. Gardner-Johnson, LB Devin White, LB Oren Burks, DT PJ Mustipher, WR Parris Campbell, and CB Tyler Hall to deals during the first wave.

Philadelphia then traded for quarterback Kenny Pickett while extending Landon Dickerson and Jake Elliott. 

Philadelphia currently has about  $33,657,986 in cap space per Over The Cap, and they’re spending about $100+ million plus on both sides of the football.

The Eagles also have a Haason Reddick dilemma that’ll be resolved in the next week or more.

The biggest salary cap hits have changed, with Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox counting until they’re officially released on June 1.

With the first wave of free agency completed, we’re taking an updated look at the 15 biggest salary cap hits for the Eagles, according to Over The Cap.

Where do the Eagles rank in spending at each position after first wave of free agency?

We’re looking at where the Philadelphia Eagles rank in positional spending at each position after the first wave of NFL free agency

The Eagles have retooled their roster on both sides of the football after inking DE Bryce Huff, RB Saquon Barkley, OLB Zach Baun, OL Matt Hennessy, WR DeVante Parker, S/CB C.J. Gardner-Johnson, LB Devin White, LB Oren Burks, DT PJ Mustipher, WR Parris Campbell, and CB Tyler Hall to deals during the first wave.

Philadelphia then traded for quarterback Kenny Pickett while extending Landon Dickerson and Jake Elliott. 

Philadelphia currently has about  $33,657,986 in cap space per Over The Cap, and they’re spending about $100+ million plus on both sides of the football.  The offensive line and edge rusher positions carry the most significant cap space.

Overall positional spending has changed tremendously since Jalen Hurts signed a massive five-year, $255 million contract extension last spring.

This makes him among the four highest-paid players on average in NFL history.

The Eagles will again be a Super Bowl favorite in the NFC and have one of the most talented rosters despite being 17th in average positional spending.

Thanks to Over The Cap, here’s where Philadelphia sits in positional spending on both sides of the ball ahead of the season opener.

Eagles agree to 3-year, $37.5 Million deal with former Giants star RB Saquon Barkley

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing Saquon Barkley to a three-year, $37.75 million contract that could be worth up to $46.75M and includes $26M fully guaranteed at signing.

The Saquon Barkley era is underway in Philadelphia, as the former Penn State star and New York Giants running back is signing a three-year, $37 million deal with the Eagles.

The $26 million fully guaranteed puts Barkley above the $12 million per season he would have made with consecutive franchise tags under the New York Giants.

In 14 games last season, Barkley logged 962 yards and six rushing touchdowns, 41 receptions for 280 yards, and four touchdowns for the 6-11 Giants.

Barkley would pair well with Kenneth Gainwell while giving Philadelphia an explosive playmaker in Kellen Moore’s offense.

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DeVonta Smith’s 5th year option price tag revealed, Eagles face easy decision

After the NFL raised the Salary cap to $255.4 million, the Eagles found out that DeVonta Smith’s 5th-year option will cost $15.5 million

The Eagles received some good news on Friday when the NFL unveiled a $255.4 million salary cap for the 2024 season.

The extra $13 million in cap space has Philadelphia at a little over $32 million, with the new league year less than 20 days away.

One critical situation to monitor is the contract status of star wide receiver DeVonta Smith, who’s eligible for a contract extension.

Smith hasn’t been selected to a Pro Bowl in his first three years, but thanks to back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, he’s eligible for the Playing Time tier of the collective bargaining agreement, according to Over The Cap.

The cost for Smith in 2025 would be $15,591,000, which feels like a bargain, considering he’d be the 20th highest-paid player at his position.

Smith had 81 catches for 1,066 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024 season.

Among the receivers in his draft class, the 2021 10th overall pick ranks fourth in catches and receiving yards behind Ja’Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, and Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Smith’s 19 career touchdowns rank third.

Earlier this month, Smith told The Inquirer that he was in “no rush” to get a deal done, and waiting ultimately benefits him as he continues to ascend the wide receiver rankings.

The deadline for NFL teams to exercise the Fifth-Year Option for players selected in the first round of the 2021 Draft is May 2, and if Howie Roseman chooses to make Smith wait, the Heisman Trophy winner won’t hit free agency until 2025.

Eagles’ biggest winners from NFL raising the 2024 salary cap to $255.4M

Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher is the biggest winner from the NFL setting the 2024 salary cap at $255 million.

The NFL announced a massive $30.6 million salary increase from 2023, proving how quickly the league has risen. It’s a little under the original salary cap set in 1994 of $34.6 million.

The 2024 cap is officially $255 million, and where things currently stand, Philadelphia is expected to have roughly $32,163,513 available, according to Over The Cap.

The Birds are set to have 20 pending free agents, and with another likely retool schedule on defense, the organization could conjure up a scheme for more flexibility.

The Eagles can easily create $35.4 million in cap space by making these five moves.

The cap increase could allow Howie Roseman to make several moves, and we’re looking at five Eagles who’ll benefit the most from the rise.

Ranking all 32 teams (including the Eagles) after NFL sets 2024 salary cap at $255.4M

After the NFL announced a $255 million ceiling, the Philadelphia Eagles are 17th in salary cap space with $32 million

The 2024 NFL offseason is underway for Philadelphia, and the Eagles’ focus will now shift to reshaping the roster to fit two new coordinators on both sides of the ball.

The NFL announced a massive $30.6 million increase from 2023, and it’s a little under original salary cap set in 1994 of $34.6 million.

The 2024 cap is officially $255 million, and where things currently stand, Philadelphia is expected to have roughly $32,163,513 available according to Over The Cap.

The Birds are set to have 20 pending free agents, and with another likely retool schedule on defense, the organization could conjure up a scheme for more flexibility.

The Eagles can easily create $35.4 million in cap space by making these five moves.

Look at how all 32 teams rank regarding available cap space with March fast approaching via Over The Cap’s updated calculations.

Eagles salary cap: Positional breakdowns and financial outlook ahead of NFL free agency

Here’s an early look at the Philadelphia Eagles’ salary cap, positional breakdowns, and financial outlook ahead of 2024 NFL free agency

The Eagles are set for an interesting retool on defense that’ll include a new defensive coordinator and potentially seven new starters in critical positions.

Philadelphia will enter the offseason with a disgruntled Haason Reddick, followed by decisions on 20 pending free agents, including D’Andre Swift, Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, Braden Mann, Quez Watkins, and others.

The Eagles currently have about $19 million in salary cap space and the No. 22 overall pick in April’s NFL draft.

How can the Eagles maximize their salary cap space this offseason?

We’re looking at several different ways the Philadelphia Eagles can best maximize their salary cap space during the 2024 NFL offseason

The 2024 NFL offseason is underway for Philadelphia, and the Eagles’ focus will shift to reshaping the roster to fit two new coordinators on both sides of the ball.

The 2024 cap is expected to exceed $240 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, and where things currently stand, Philadelphia is expected to have roughly $20,284,984 in cap space.

The Birds are set to have 20 pending free agents, and with another likely retool schedule on defense, the organization could conjure up a scheme for more flexibility.

According to Over the Cap’s potential transaction chart, the Eagles can easily create $35.4 million in cap space by making these five moves.

With the new league year fast approaching, we’re looking at the multiple ways Philadelphia GM Howie Roseman can create and manipulate salary cap space.

Eagles owe $3M in dead money after voiding Marcus Mariota’s contract

The Philadelphia Eagles owe $3 million in dead salary cap space after voiding the contract of quarterback Marcus Mariota ahead of free agency

The Eagles and 31 other NFL teams have started the process of financially retooling to advance to the 2024-25 postseason.

Joel Corry of CBS Sports recently looked inside at key offseason dates starting with the first week of the 2024 league year, which begins March 13.

Some dates will free up cap space for Philadelphia, while other dates will force GM Howie Roseman to make some hard decisions.

Marcus Mariota spent one season as the backup to Jalen Hurts. If GM Howie Roseman had decided to extend the former No. 2 overall pick, the Birds could have gained over $2 million in salary cap space.

Instead, after allowing a 4:00 PM EST deadline to pass, Mariota will add $3 million to Philadelphia’s dead cap hit for 2024, and there could be more in the coming weeks.

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