The Eagles retooled this offseason, signing All-Pro quarterback, Jalen Hurts to a massive contract extension, and adjusting after losing some big-name defenders in free agency.
Philadelphia could have a problem after Nick Bosa agreed to a five-year, $170 million extension with San Francisco.
Source: Nick Bosa has agreed to a five-year, $170 million extension with the San Francisco 49ers, including $122.5 million guaranteed, by a wide margin. It will make him the highest-paid defensive player in history. pic.twitter.com/bRm6S9Eemf
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 6, 2023
The $34 million per season makes Bosa the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
Bosa is now the 15th-highest-paid player in the entire NFL, quarterbacks included, in terms of per-year average.
The deal comes almost a month after Haason Reddick was asked about his salary and where it ranks among the NFL’s top pass rushers.
Haason Reddick is asked about his contract and whether he feels he is underpaid
Reddick had the most sacks in the NFL last season (19.5) but his contract is 24th in total value: #Eagles pic.twitter.com/B2hBqqBluk
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) August 1, 2023
GM Howie Roseman focused on adding younger talent in free agency this offseason, with the potential for impactful production on a cheap deal.
With Bosa’s new deal in place, here’s how it impacts the Eagles and Haason Reddick.