Tag: A.J. Brown

Eagles agree to a 3-year, $96 million extension with All-Pro WR A.J. Brown

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing A.J. Brown to a three-year, $96 million contract extension

A.J. Brown is now the highest paid wide receiver in NFL history after agreeing to a new three-year, $96 million extension with the Eagles.

Brown had an Eagles receiver record 106 catches for 1,456 yards and seven touchdowns last season, while his running mate DeVonta Smith logged 81 catches for 1,066 yards and seven touchdowns.

Philadelphia has now signed Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Smith, Brown, and Jake Elliott to contract extensions that will keep the Eagles’ core together for years to come.

A.J. Brown really had to explain he wasn’t getting traded to the Patriots after using a Tom Brady profile picture

A.J. Brown couldn’t believe he had to explain why he used a Tom Brady profile picture.

Even after a disappointing 2023 Philadelphia Eagles season, A.J. Brown remains one of the NFL’s top receivers. From stretching defenses to getting yards after the catch on short passes, there is nothing this No. 1 playmaker can’t do — he even keeps receipts!

Brown showcased this by changing his Twitter profile picture to a photo of an excited Tom Brady during the 2015 New England Patriots season. Brown did this, thinking it would be a harmless gesture about a competitive mindset and where his head is in relation to any Eagles disrespect he’s seen this offseason.

Alas, dearest readers, he was so, so wrong.

As we all know, when you are a superstar professional athlete on any public platform, everyone on the internet speculates and talks about your every slight move almost to the point of obsession. (Well, sometimes on the obsession thought.) Unfortunately, this may as well be an unwritten “rule” in the clause of their contracts. So when Brown unveiled the Brady profile picture, fans online immediately thought this meant a shocking trade to the Patriots was underway.

How could they not? It’s the internet! If you can’t recklessly speculate and huff and puff online about a situation entirely out of your control, where can you?

We live in a society, people!

The Eagles’ star playmaker quickly quelled these concerns, maintaining that Brady was merely his favorite player growing up and that he was just trying to put himself in the mindset of a great player he felt was also doubted. At the same time, Brown noted that he couldn’t believe he actually had to explain that his social media appearance meant nothing about his Philadelphia future:

A good reminder here, everyone: Just because one of your favorite players did something “controversial” on social media, it does not mean the worst-case scenario is happening. Sometimes (most of the time?), it literally is what it is at face value.

Eagles’ Jalen Carter, James Bradberry to compete in ‘The Catch’ saltwater fishing tournament

Philadelphia Eagles stars Jalen Carter and James Bradberry are set to compete alongside 17 other NFL players in a saltwater fishing tournament benefiting the Coast Guard Foundation

The quarterbacks have ‘The Match,’ and now a handful of NFL stars, including Jalen Carter, are heading to the sea for a good cause.

The Eagle’s second-year defensive tackle and veteran cornerback James Bradberry is among seven-star players participating alongside Sport Fishing Championship’s leading anglers in “The Catch” saltwater fishing tournament on CBS live from the Fontainebleau Miami Beach on Saturday, April 20.

The players will compete to raise awareness for Sport Fishing Championship’s ocean-based “community champions.” The competition will also benefit the Coast Guard Foundation.

The coastal waters off Miami will be the arena as two teams are divided and captained by the SFC’s Billfish Championship top competitors, including reigning 2022 Champion Capt. Justin Drummond of Team Quantified, 2022 SFC Fan Vote Angler of The Year, Jaselyn Berthelot of Rising Sons, and 2022 SFC Wahoo Champion and Atlantic Division rival Capt. Taylor Sanford with Team Gypsea.

Here’s more about the competition via Sport Fishing Championship’s press release:

The coastal waters off Miami will be the arena as two teams are divided and will be captained by the SFC’s Billfish Championship top competitors, including reigning 2022 Champion Capt. Justin Drummond of Team Quantified, 2022 SFC Fan Vote Angler of The Year, Jaselyn Berthelot of Rising Sons, and 2022 SFC Wahoo Champion and Atlantic Division rival Capt. Taylor Sanford with Team Gypsea.

The competition will use SFC’s billfish catch-and-release scoring system. The exhibition will showcase the Coast Guard Foundation – the premier non-profit organization supporting active U.S. Coast Guard members, veterans, and their families through investments that support families, bolster unit morale and honor the Coast Guard’s national mission.

The Catch, Powered by Verizon, is a made-for-TV competition pairing SFC angling stars with the NFL’s biggest names and takes place April 18-20 at Pier Sixty-Six, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Viewers can tune in to the broadcast on the CBS Sports Network, Saturday, April 20, from 3-5 p.m.

Eagles updated 76-player roster as 2024 offseason program gets underway

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles updated 76 man roster as the offseason workout program gets underway

The Eagles are back at the NovaCare Complex as the offseason program begins for 76 select veterans and second-year players.

The nine-week training program has three phases: one mandatory minicamp for the entire roster and one rookie minicamp for each group.

Phase One consists of the first two weeks of the program, with activities limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only.

Phase Two consists of the next three weeks of the program with on-field workouts, which may include individual or group instruction.

Phase Three consists of the next four weeks of the program, during which teams may conduct ten days of organized team practice activities, or “OTAs.”

No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are allowed.

The Eagles are changing their offseason program, including adding a mandatory minicamp for the first time under Nick Sirianni. They will have 7 OTAs (May 20, May 22-23, May 28, May 30-31) and three days of mandatory minicamp (June 4-6). In 2022 and 2023, they had six total OTAs.

With the workouts and on-field training underway, we’re looking at Philadelphia’s updated 76-player roster ahead of next week’s NFL draft.

Eagles pick up DeVonta Smith’s 5th-year option along with 3-year, $75M contract

The Eagles picking up the fifth-year option on wide receiver DeVonta Smith, along with his three-year contract extension, shows why Howie Roseman is the best GM in the NFL

The Eagles do good business, and the salary cap management is the primary reason Howie Roseman is the best general manager in the NFL.

Philadelphia put on another clinic Monday morning as the team reported to the NovaCare Complex for the start of offseason workouts.

The Eagles signed DeVonta Smith to a massive three-year, $75 million contract extension after the team exercised his fifth-year option on his rookie deal.

The move ensures Smith is on the roster until 2028 and is under contract at a discounted rate.

In 2025, Smith will make $15 million in the final year of his rookie deal before making an average of $25 million per season in 2026, 2027 and 2028.

The fifth-year option adds value to the deal. Philadelphia will have Smith under contract for four more years after the 2024 season at an average of $22.5 million per season.

Smith has recorded 240 catches for 3,178 yards and 19 touchdowns over three seasons with Philadelphia.

Eagles are working to sign WR DeVonta Smith to a long term deal

The Philadelphia Eagles are working to sign wide receiver DeVonta Smith to a long term deal and the contract could be worth $25 million per year

After signing Landon Dickerson and Jordan Mailata to massive contract extensions, Eagles GM Howie Roseman is hopeful he can extend DeVonta Smith.

According to ESPN’s Tim McManus, Philadelphia is working behind the scenes on a new contract for the Heisman Trophy winner, and it could exceed $25 million per season.

Smith is under contract through 2024 at a base salary of just over $1 million.

Still, the Eagles have until May 2 to exercise the fifth-year option on Smith’s rookie deal, which has a current value of $16 million for the 2025 season, according to OverTheCap.

The 10th overall pick in the 2020 draft, Smith has recorded 240 catches for 3,178 yards and 19 touchdowns over three seasons with Philadelphia.

Smith shattered the Eagles rookie record for receiving yards (916) in 2021, surpassing a mark previously held by DeSean Jackson, and established a new high for single-season receptions (95) in ’22.

Smith logged 1,000 yards receiving for a second consecutive year in 2023.

Seven things we learned from the Eagles at NFL owners meetings in Orlando

We’re looking at seven Philadelphia Eagles related takeaways and analysis from the NFL owners meetings in Orlando

The Eagles and 31 other teams just wrapped up the NFL owner’s meetings in Orlando, Florida, and the media sessions featuring owners, general managers, and head coaches were the week’s highlight.

Longtime Philadelphia owner Jeffrey Lurie held his annual State of the Organization address. In contrast, GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni had 30-minute question-and-answer sessions with NFL media.

The topics at hand included Haason Reddick, Jalen Hurts, Kellen Moore, Vic Fangio, the addition of Saquon Barkley, and more.

With less than one month until the NFL draft, we’re looking at takeaways from all three media sessions and how they’ll impact the 2024 season.

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.

Predicting Eagles’ starting lineups for Week 1 after first wave of free agency

We’re predicting the Philadelphia Eagles starting lineups for Week 1 after the first wave of 2024 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 Eagles also have a Haason Reddick dilemma that’ll be resolved in the next week or more.

With the second wave of free agency set to begin, we’re predicting the starting lineup for Week 1 in Brazil.

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.