Eagles Likely To Clear “Significant” Cap Space

The Eagles are currently projected to head into free agency with only $7.4MM in available cap space, but de facto general manager Howie Roseman and staff are likely to create “significant” wiggle room this offseason through various roster machinations, a source tells Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.Howie Roseman

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Among the players who are likely to be traded or released, per Kempski, are edge rusher Connor Barwin, running back Ryan Mathews, center Jason Kelce, offensive lineman Allen Barbre, linebacker Mychal Kendricks, and cornerbacks Leodis McKelvin and Ron Brooks. As I noted when examining Philadelphia’s top three offseason needs, the Eagles will need to cut bait with a decent amount of the players listed in order to target roster weaknesses such as wide receiver. Releasing or trading that entire group would create north of $24MM in cap space.

Left tackle Jason Peters could be approached regarding a paycut, according to Kempski, but the veteran lineman is unlikely to be amenable to such a move, meaning the Eagles could be forced to restructure his contract in order to lower his cap charge. Linebacker Nigel Bradham, meanwhile, could face a league suspension following two recent arrests, and could be released despite his sterling 2016 campaign (Pro Football Focus’ No. 9 linebacker).

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