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Eagles make Landon Dickerson the highest-paid guard in NFL history

The Eagles made Landon Dickerson the NFL’s highest-paid guard. But which Landon Dickerson are they getting?

The Philadelphia Eagles have dealt with the loss in retirement of two stalwarts on their lines — center Jason Kelce and defensive tackle Fletcher Cox — and now, general manager Howie Roseman is doing what he can to keep the rest of the band back together. Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Eagles have re-signed left guard Landon Dickerson to a new contract that fattens his wallet to an historic degree.

The Eagles selected Dickerson with the 37th overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Alabama, and Dickerson did have some rough moments last season in a Philly offensive line that underperformed overall. Dickerson allowed five sacks and 38 total pressures, after allowing three sacks and 40 total pressures combined in his first two seasons. Multiple injuries affected his efficiency, so that’s something to watch for in his future.

Eagles defensive star Fletcher Cox announces retirement

Another Eagles star has announced his retirement

Another of the Philadelphia Eagles’ longtime stars is retiring.

Following Jason Kelce’s announcement that he is calling it a career, star defensive lineman Fletcher Cox on Sunday took to Instagram to announce he is retiring.

 

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Cox was drafted out of Mississippi State and spent his entire 12-year career with Philadelphia.

He had 70 sacks in his NFL career and started 182 of the 188 games he played.

Eagles’ star DT Fletcher Cox announces his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announces his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons

Fletcher Cox had been enjoying his offseason amid speculation that he and Jason Kelce were set to retire as members of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Cox gave Kelce the stage first, allowing the All-Pro center to exit with an emotional press conference in front of family and friends.

Cox likely won’t do the same, announcing his retirement with an Instagram message to fans and media.

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Cox, 33, played 12 NFL seasons after the Eagles selected him in the first round of the 2012 draft.

In 2023, Cox produced 33 tackles, five sacks, 17 quarterback hits, and three tackles for loss, remaining a steady force as an interior pass rusher.

Cox made the Pro Bowl every season from 2015 to 2020 and re-signed with Philadelphia last offseason on a one-year, $10 million deal.

Cox will exit with 348 solo tackles, 164 assists, 69.5 sacks, and 14 fumble recoveries. He has been selected to six Pro Bowls and has won a Super Bowl.

9 pending free agents the Eagles should not re-sign

We’re looking at nine pending 2024 NFL Free Agents the Philadelphia Eagles should not re-sign

The Eagles have undergone wholesale changes. GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni shook up the coaching staff following Philadelphia’s historic collapse. The team finished the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start.

The first domino to fall is All-Pro center Jason Kelce, 36, retiring after 13 seasons with the Eagles.

Brandon Graham, who turns 36 in April, is negotiating with the Eagles for one more final season, his 15th, and he’s one of the few guys on the roster deserving of writing his final script.

Fletcher Cox could also retire, while several pending free agents will depart.

With the fans and media awaiting the legal tampering period, we’re looking at nine free agents who shouldn’t return.

Available free agent defensive linemen for the Broncos in 2024

The list of free agent defensive linemen available to the Broncos includes Shelby Harris and Calais Campbell.

The Denver Broncos are expected to beef up their defensive line this offseason after struggling to stop the run in 2023.

The most notable interior defensive lineman set to hit free agency this year is Chris Jones, but the Kansas City Chiefs will do everything they can to keep him. Even if KC did let Jones slip away, the Broncos probably wouldn’t be able to afford him.

Below, Denver fans will recognize the names of two budget options in Shelby Harris and Calais Campbell. Harris, of course, played for the Broncos from 2017-2021, and the team hosted him on a free-agent visit last year. Campbell was born and raised in Denver and he nearly signed with the Broncos in 2017.

Check out the full list of notable free agent defensive linemen below.

Eagles news: Fletcher Cox set to retire; C.J. Gardner-Johnson set for a return to Philadelphia?

With the final day of the NFL combine set, Jeremy Fowler reports that Fletcher Cox is “closer” to retirement, while C.J. Gardner-Johnson could return to the Birds.

Philadelphia is set for a retool, and GM Howie Roseman has the assets to add a dynamic player to a revamped roster.

The Eagles have their first-round draft pick, No. 22 overall, plus a pair of second-round picks (Nos. 50 and 53), giving them three selections among the first 53 draft picks. Altogether, the Birds have eight picks and are expected to have another four compensatory picks from the league, which could include an additional third-round pick.

Philadelphia’s has some roster decisions on players like Haason Reddick and Darius Slay, but the biggest news could focus on a legend’s departure, and a fiery defenders return.

With the final day of the NFL combine set, Jeremy Fowler reports that Fletcher Cox is “closer” to retirement, while C.J. Gardner-Johnson could return to the Birds.

Eagles’ biggest draft needs as the NFL Combine gets underway

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles biggest draft needs with the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine underway from Indianapolis

The Eagles are set for wholesale changes.

GM Howie Roseman retools the roster following Philadelphia’s historic collapse, finishing the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start.

The first domino to fall is All-Pro center Jason Kelce’s decision on his future, 36, who reportedly told his teammates he is retiring after 13 seasons with the Eagles but may now be having a change of heart.

Brandon Graham, who turns 36 in April, says he wants to return to the Eagles for one more final season, his 15th, and he’s one of the few guys on the roster deserving of writing his final script.

We’re looking at Philadelphia’s most significant needs with the scouting combine off and running.

31 free agents the Seahawks could target in 2024 – one from every other NFL team

Reviewing 31 free agents around the NFL – one from each team – that the Seahawks could target to sign in 2024.

The Seahawks’ salary cap picture for 2024 may look ugly right now. After last night’s simple restructure of Geno Smith’s contract they are about even with the league’s cap limit this year. That doesn’t leave a whole lot of room to maneuver. However, general manager John Schneider still has plenty of options to change the team’s cap picture in a hurry.

Fans should probably expect mostly mid-level signings and bargain hunting in free agency, but we can’t completely rule out a splash signing. Here are 31 pending free agents (one from every other team) that Seattle could consider signing when the market opens next month.

We have included a wide range of options, from big-name, big contract targets to under-the-radar type free agents. Our primary focus was on the interior of both sides of the line of scrimmage, but we didn’t ignore interesting players at any spot except for quarterback – where we would prefer to roll with either Geno Smith, Michael Penix Jr. or nobody.

You may see potential replacements for Leonard Williams, Jamal Adams and Tyler Lockett, a few old familiar faces, a whole host of possible upgrades at guard and just about every high-end pass rusher that’s about to hit the market except for Chris Jones and Josh Allen – who will both most likely be out of Seattle’s price range. Let’s get to the list.

Predicting where 10 Seahawks players will land in free agency

Confusion emerges concerning whether A.J. Brown is trolling Philly media on Twitter

Philadelphia and the national media are confused about whether A.J. Brown’s Twitter page is real and a rumor about Eagles locker room drama

The Eagles haven’t played a game in almost 40 days, but one of the NFL’s most popular teams remains in the news for the wrong reasons.

News about Philadelphia’s NFL team always moves the needle, and over the past three weeks, it’s been nonstop fodder and embarrassing scenarios.

Whether it be the overhauled coaching staff, rumors about Jalen Hurt’s temperament, or Nick Sirianni’s inability to manage his temper without Dom DiSandro, the Eagles are engulfed in a circus of celebrity gossip and hit pieces.

The latest confusion centers around A.J. Brown’s Twitter/X page and whether or not Philadelphia’s All-Pro pass catcher is controlling his tweets after a post criticizing Eagles media was sent out.

The @1kalwaysopen_ social media page has 260,000 followers, and it’s the account most media members and fans view as credible whenever Brown supposedly sends out a Tweet.

The confusion ratcheted up even more when Brown hopped on Instagram and denied sending out the Tweet while stating that whoever made the comments was accurate and “cooking” with his thoughts.

Social media reacts to everything, and the new drama surrounding Brown should carry us into the free agent frenzy.

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.