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Eagles salary cap: Breaking down Philadelphia’s NFL leading $46 million in dead money

With the 2023 NFL offseason underway and the new league year fast approaching, we’re breaking down the Philadelphia Eagles’ $46 million in dead cap space

The NFL offseason is set to officially get underway on March 15, as Philadelphia has 18 players who will hit the open market and one ERFA who’ll be looking to return in some compacity.

Miles Sanders had a Pro Bowl season but could find big money elsewhere, while decisions will need to be made about 8 key contributors on defense.

Players like James Bradberry, Kyzir White, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Javon Hargrave will look for big paydays.

Doug Farrar of Touchdown Wire took a look at the teams that owe the most to least dead money ahead of free agency and Philadelphia heads the list, while the Chiefs owe the list according to salary cap figures via Over The Cap.

Eagles announce the signing of 11 players ahead of NFL free agency

With the NFL offseason set to begin, the Philadelphia Eagles just announced the signing of 11 players to reserve/futures deals ahead of NFL free agency and the Scouting Combine

With Super Bowl LVII, and the Chiefs Championship parade now complete, Philadelphia can turn towards the 2023 NFL offseason.

All eyes will now turn towards the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, before the official start of the new league year, and the free agent bonanza.

Philadelphia currently has 18 pending free agents, 47 players on the roster under contract and these nine players just signed to reserve/futures deals courtesy of NFL Communications.

On Thursday, the Eagles officially announced the signing of 11 players, with nine of the players finishing the 2022 season on the practice squad

Eagles sign 9 players to Reserve/Futures deals

With the NFL offseason set to begin, the Philadelphia Eagles are signing 9 players to reserve/futures deals ahead of NFL free agency and the Scouting Combine

The Chiefs just completed their championship parade, and with that agony now complete for Eagles fans, all attention can turn towards the 2023 NFL offseason.

All eyes will now turn towards the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, before the official start of the new league year, and the free agent bonanza.

Philadelphia currently has 18 pending free agents, 47 players on the roster under contract and these nine players just signed to reserve/futures deals courtesy of NFL Communications.

Eagles signing Davion Taylor to the practice squad

Philadelphia Eagles signed Davion Taylor to the 16-man practice squad after the linebacker cleared waivers

The Eagles are bringing Davion Taylor back into the fold, signing the linebacker to their 16-man practice squad after claiming running back Trey Sermon.

Philadelphia released Taylor Wednesday to make room for quarterback Ian Book, who they were awarded on waivers earlier in the day from the Saints.

Taylor started six games in 2021 before suffering an injury, and he returned to a loaded linebacker group in 2022 and struggled throughout this preseason.

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Eagles waive linebacker Davion Taylor

The Philadelphia Eagles waived linebacker Davion Taylor on Wednesday

The Eagles have announced two roster moves, as the team officially claimed Ian Book from the Saints and promptly waived linebacker Davion Taylor.

Taylor initially made the 53-man roster on Tuesday, but with Philadelphia crunching the numbers, he became the odd man in a stacked linebacker group.

The speedy and athletic linebacker could have suitors on the open market after logging 41 tackles a year ago.

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10 takeaways from the Eagles’ initial 53-man roster

Ten takeaways from the Philadelphia Eagles’ initial 53-man roster

After three weeks of training camp, three joint practice sessions, and three preseason games, they have announced their initial 53-man roster for the 2022 regular season.

NFL rosters are constantly fluid, so it’s the first of many variations, with the practice squad serving as a minor league training ground for potential future contributors.

Philadelphia will now continue to upgrade the roster via the waiver wire or released players, and the team won’t officially start preparing for the season opener in Detroit until Friday at the earliest.

With the roster cuts now official, here are ten takeaways from the moves.

Eagles 16-man practice squad prediction ahead of final roster cuts

Philadelphia Eagles 16-man practice squad prediction ahead of final roster cutdowns

The Eagles are counting down to the Tuesday afternoon deadline in which the organization will have to trim their roster down to 53 players, with a 16-man practice squad to be formed hours afterward.

With changes to the practice squad in recent years, Howie Roseman can have a farm system of versatile players to interchange weekly based on injury, opponent, or roster manipulation.

Of the 16 players allowed on Philadelphia’s practice squad, ten have to be rookies or second-year players, while the remaining six players have no limitations (veterans).

With the Eagles set for afternoon practice, here’s our final prediction for the team’s 16-man practice squad.

Eagles roster bubble: Which players helped or hurt their cause in preseason finale

Philadelphia Eagles roster bubble: Which players helped or hurt their cause against the Miami Dolphins in the preseason finale

With their preseason finale in the rearview mirror, the Philadelphia Eagles have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to trim the roster down to 53-man players, and Saturday’s beatdown provided some clarity for the organization.

The offensive starters are set, and Philadelphia will make decisions about reserves at critical positions. On defense, the linebacker, cornerback, and safety spots are positions to watch, with potential trades and the August 30 deadline looming.

With several looming decisions awaiting, here are the Eagles who helped and hurt their roster causes.

5 Eagles with the most to prove against the Dolphins in preseason finale

Looking at Five Philadelphia Eagles with the most to prove against the Miami Dolphins in the preseason finale

The Eagles and Dolphins are set for kickoff from Miami Gardens, with both teams looking to enter the regular season positively.

Philadelphia will likely rest their starters and key reserves, setting up a scene for players on the roster bubble to control their destiny’s in this final audition in front of scouts and opposing coaches.

Most of the roster spots are locked up, but several key battles will be front and center for experts to dissect over the next three days.

With the roster cut down for Tuesday, August 30, here are five Eagles with the most to prove on Saturday night.

Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst from preseason matchup vs. Browns

Philadelphia Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst from preseason matchup vs. Cleveland Browns

The Eagles utilized a consistent rushing attack and timely passing from Gardner Minshew to move past the Cleveland Browns, 21-20, in Week 2 of the 2022 NFL preseason.

The starters for both teams got the day off, allowing for critical reserves and rookies vying for a roster spot had multiple opportunities to stake claim to about a dozen available roster spots.

With Philadelphia set to depart to Miami for two days of joint practices with the Dolphins, here are the best and worst grades from PFF following preseason Week 2.