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USA Today
3 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Eagles gain $6.42M of cap space thanks to June 1 designations for Slay and Bradberry
Eagles gain $6.42M of cap space thanks to June 1 designations for Slay and Bradberry The NFL's June 1 Date is here, and the Philadelphia Eagles gain $6.42 million of salary cap space with the release of Darius Slay and James Bradberry It's not the official start of summer in the NFL, but June 1 is a massive date around the league and will likely play a factor in several players moving on or teams taking a risk on a considerable trade. In NFL terminology, June 1 is the final day that teams see all future prorated money accelerate as 'dead money' if a player is released. This morning, Philadelphia gained salary cap space, as any player designated for a post-June one release earlier this year will move from the active roster to the dead money side of the books. Darius Slay is now a Steelers cornerback, and James Bradberry is a free agent, but their salary cap ramifications will be felt in the coming season. June 1 impact June 1 marks the final day of the NFL calendar when a player is cut or traded; any future bonus money accelerates into the 2025 league year. Starting tomorrow, the rules allow the team to defer all that acceleration to 2025 if they release a player. June 2nd also marks when the NFL will officially process the post-June 1 designations. Starting Thursday, June 2, any released player will only have his current season's prorated money count against the salary cap, and the rest will be deferred to 2026. Darius Slay According to Over The Cap, Darius Slay will see his cap number for the Eagles drop from $13.77 million to $9.44 million this year. He will count for $13.26 million on the cap in 2026. Slay signed a 1 year, $10 million contract with Pittsburgh following his release. James Bradberry Philadelphia released Bradberry before the start of free agency, and according to Over the Cap, his salary cap number drops from $4.86 million to $2.76 million, with $7.75 million in dead money hitting the books in 2026. Trade time Lots of trades happen after the June 1 date, and a player to watch was soon-to-be former Eagles pass rusher Bryce Huff, who could use a change of scenery. Had the Eagles cut Huff before June 1, they'd have a dead cap hit of $28,849,412 on their books and a cap loss of $21,438,559. UPDATE: Philadelphia is indeed finalizing a deal that'll send Huff to San Francisco for a mid-round pick. The agreement should be officially announced in the coming days. According to Over the Cap, the Eagles will pick up about $3.6 million with the trade of Bryce Huff and the retirement of Brandon Graham. Huff will have $4.94 million in dead money this year and $16.614 million next year. What is dead cap money in the NFL? Dead money, which is also known as "dead cap space" or simply "dead cap." Dead money is a salary cap charge for a player no longer on a team's roster. Typically, it stems from guaranteed money already given to a player in the form of signing bonuses who is either released, traded or retires. In the event that the team and player part ways before the end of the contract, whether it's via a release, trade, or retirement, the remaining prorated bonus accelerates onto the team's current salary cap. That creates the dead money charge, which ensures the total value of the contract paid by the team matches the overall cap charges the player accrued while with the organization. According to Over The Cap, Philadelphia will carry $55,531,930 in dead money. Jason Kelce -$16,438,000 Josh Sweat -$16,438,000 Fletcher Cox -$10,100,000 Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Jr. -$4,620,000 Mekhi Becton -$3,484,706 Devin White- $2,193,412 Zack Baun -$1,900,000 Dylan McMahon -$139,575 TOTAL- $55,531,930
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Darius Slay on Steelers OTAs: 'This is where championship football starts'
Darius Slay on Steelers OTAs: 'This is where championship football starts' Veteran CB Darius Slay Jr. has been with the Steelers less than a few months — and already the Steel City faithful is ready to run through a wall for him, thanks to his inspirational take on the importance of OTAs. While some players clearly take the voluntary nature of OTAs to heart, Slay wanted everyone to know on Day 2 of practices that winning championships means making sacrifices, courtesy of DK Pittsburgh Sports: "This is where championship football starts off at," Slay said, speaking to reporters at Wednesday's OTAs. "I know guys have families and stuff — I have one as well. So, you want to be a champion, and there's stuff you have to sacrifice. And this is one of the jobs I want to sacrifice for — coming here, being on time, be present, let guys see my face and let them know it's important for me to be here — and I'm here to win." T.J. Watt was arguably the most notable Steeler absent from OTAs — but his situation is more contract-related than anything else. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles represent benchmark games for three legitimate NFL title contenders
For just the second time in their nine-decade-long history, the Philadelphia Eagles enter the pro football season as the reigning and defending Super Bowl champions. This proud organization owns five NFL championships. Three precede the 1966 NFL merger (1948, 1949, 1960). The two most recent have been the most gratifying. The Lombardi Trophy has become one of the largest representations of organizational excellence. Philadelphia's first will always be special because it was... well... the first. The second was the prize won by delivering one of the most dominant (and surprisingly one-sided) wins in the 59-year history of football's biggest game. What will the Birds do for an encore? It won't be long before we know the answer. Three genuine NFL title contenders have, no doubt, circled their games vs. the Eagles. The NFL's 2025-26 schedule has been released. To no one's surprise, the Eagles face a gauntlet. Things will be different this time around. Last year, when the Birds began their playoff push, they adopted the 'Let's Hunt' mantra. This time around, they'll no doubt be the hunted. Philly can expect everyone's best shot on their 18-week, 17-game schedule. Much attention has been paid to the games the Eagles should circle. Here's the curveball. Here are a few games where the opponent has, more than likely, circled the champs' name. Detroit Lions Amon St. Brown didn't pull any punches while hosting then-Eagles star Darius Slay and stating he wanted his squad to face Philly in the 2025 regular-season opener. Ultimately, the schedule makers determined they had a better plan. That honor was given to the Dallas Cowboys rather than the Detroit Lions. Philly and Detroit will enjoy their primetime clash on NBC and Peacock ten weeks later in Week 11. The Lions were the top-seeded playoff team in the NFC last season. They would lose their first game at home. They'll want to make a statement vs. an Eagles team that won a Super Bowl that the Lions thought they would conquer. The next team on this list was responsible for crushing their dreams of championship glory. Washington Commanders In Week 16, the Washington Commanders rallied to beat the Eagles by scoring 22 fourth-quarter points en route to a 36-33 final score. That's okay. Philly wouldn't lose again. A little over one month later, the Commanders were on the wrong side of a 55-23 final score in the NFC Championship Game. Washington no doubt sees last season as a failure because they didn't accomplish their goal of winning the Super Bowl. This time, they won't cross paths with the champs until the last three weeks of the regular season (Weeks 16 and 18). Those games could determine an NFC East champion, playoff seeding, and each team's readiness for a serious postseason push. Kansas City Chiefs If this one didn't make the cut, the list would have needed to be thrown out. Rather than ushering the Kansas City Chiefs to rare air and an unprecedented three-peat, Philly decided it was their time to be destiny's darling. The NFL won't make us wait long for a grudge match. A game vs. Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and company in the second game of the season for both teams follows Philadelphia's regular-season opener. The questions are as follows: Is K.C.'s reign of terror over? How do they even begin to bounce back from the dismantling they were on the wrong side of last February on football's biggest stage? It felt like the torch was passed during Super Bowl 59. Still, even with that being said, no one should expect the Chiefs to lie down and allow the Eagles to run roughshod over them at Arrowhead Stadium.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eagles Most Massive Loss Ranks As Surprise
Few teams in the NFL suffered as many offseason losses as the Philadelphia Eagles did over the last few months. Defensive linemen like Milton Williams and Josh Sweat found lucrative new contracts elsewhere. Aging veterans like Darius Slay were released for salary cap purposes. Advertisement Now, along the way, the Eagles have continued to maintain their approach and also maintain their status as a top Super Bowl contender. But there is another loss that ranks high here ... and it is a surprise in that it's not just about the roster. In fact, Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox believes that the biggest loss for the team this offseason wasn't a player, but offensive coordinator turned New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore. "As is often the case for teams that win the Super Bowl, the Eagles lost a few key contributors this offseason," Knox said. "Perhaps the biggest departure, however, was that of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who left to become the Saints' head coach. "Moore and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio helped Philly right the proverbial ship in 2025 after a double-coordinator change sunk it the previous season." Advertisement Moore helped stabilize Philadelphia's offense in 2024 after a dismal and inconsistent showing in 2023. The former quarterback was able to help the Eagles offense get back to being one of the best units in the league behind an elite running game. Moore propelled that success into a head coaching job elsewhere. To replace him, the Eagles are promoting Kevin Patullo to offensive play-caller. And the organization is praying the former passing game coordinator will be up to the challenge. ... filling the gap of a major loss. Related: Eagles Ex Standout Linked As Right Fit For Rival Related: Eagles New Podcast Duo Offers Hilarious Gorilla Fight Take
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Commanders Brutal Late Stretch Will Decide Playoff Berth
The Washington Commanders entered the playoffs last season in good form, and that carried over to an NFC Championship appearance. Now, they might have to do the same in 2025, but that will be anything but easy. Advertisement The Commanders now won't be sneaking up on anyone; the rest of the NFL knows they're coming, and as we know, hitting the playoffs in form is key to making a Super Bowl run. But for Washington, looking at its last three regular-season games, it could either strengthen its proposed playoff spot or ruin it entirely. In a brutal three-week stretch, the Commanders face the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and then the Eagles again to finish. Sheesh. For CBS Sports' John Breech, the Commanders' brutal end to the year isn't exactly a good thing. "The NFL decided to save the best for last and unfortunately for the Commanders, that means they get to face the reigning Super Bowl champs twice over the final 15 days of the season," Breech writes. "The Commanders will face Philadelphia in Week 16 before turning around and facing the Eagles again in Week 18." Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5).Eric Hartline-Imagn Images In truth, it could go one of two ways. Being late in the year, Washington will be hitting its stride and could emerge from the trio of games on the winning side and catapult them into the postseason. Advertisement Or they could limp into the playoffs because the Eagles and Cowboys, many think, at that stage, could be right in the mix for playoff football and maybe a high seeding too. So the playoffs come early for the Commanders, and we imagine when the schedule dropped, head coach Dan Quinn must have been licking his lips at his team having the chance to test themselves before the playoffs. It could be great, or it could be a nightmare, and it won't be until Washington has navigated it that we will get to see which one it is. Related: Commanders New-Look Roster Connecting with Jayden In 2025 Related: Commanders vs. Caleb's Bears Promises 2025 Fireworks
