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Instant analysis of Philadelphia Eagles signing rugged linebacker T.J. Edwards to a contract extension
Howie Roseman continues to take care of the homegrown talent, this time inking upstart linebacker T.J. Edwards a one-year extension of his current deal.
A rookie free agent out of Wisconsin in 2019, Edwards would have become a restricted free agent after the season.
Edwards is the fifth Eagle to sign an extension since the start of this season. Here are takeaways and observations from the move.
T.J. Edwards’ extension with the Philadelphia #Eagles will pay him $3.2M, with $2.15M fully guaranteed
The #Eagles held Edwards’ rights for 2022 with the non-guaranteed RFA tender. Since being named the starter 4 weeks ago, Edward’s has 44 tackles, 3 TFL’s, 1 interception, 3 PD’s and a QB hit. https://t.co/SzK8Z4f0Fw
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 22, 2021
The Eagles signed middle linebacker T.J. Edwards a contract extension on Monday, a day after his huge interception helped catapult the Birds to a 40-29 win over the Saints.
It’s a one-year deal for Edwards who would have been a restricted free agent this spring, but he’ll now get $2.15 million guaranteed regardless of his playing status in 2022, and if he plays well, he’ll make upwards of $3.2 million.
Roseman gave Edwards a $1.135 million signing bonus also, immediate money for the rugged linebacker.
Edwards has logged 44 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 3 passes defended and a quarterback hit.
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