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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Rashawn Slater's 4-year, $114M deal with Chargers further enriches Howie Roseman's genius
Lane Johnson is now the 7th highest-paid offensive tackle in the NFL, and Jordan Mailata is No. 8 after Rashawn Slater's 4-year, $114M Deal with the Chargers The #Chargers are finalizing a blockbuster extension with standout OT Rashawn Slater, per The Insiders, locking in one of their best young gets a 4-year, $114M deal to make him the highest-paid tackle in a deal done by Patrick Collins and Tommy Condon of CAA. Howie Roseman stays ahead of the curve, so that his star players won't feel left behind when their peers around the NFL sign new deals. Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson are All-Pros and two of the league's most dominant players. Still, Johnson is now the 7th highest-paid offensive tackle in the NFL, and Jordan Mailata is No. 8 after Rashawn Slater's 4-year, $114 million Deal with the Chargers. The $28.5 million per year makes Slater the highest-paid offensive lineman by average annual pay in a contract in NFL history. Slater has been extension-eligible since last offseason, but general manager Joe Hortiz and the Chargers chose to wait. In contrast, others at his position in his 2021 draft class signed lucrative extensions, including the Detroit Lions' Penei Sewell (4 years, $112 million, $85 million guaranteed) and Minnesota Vikings' Christian Darrisaw (4 years, $104 million, $67 million guaranteed). Left Tackles Right Tackles Since being selected by Los Angeles in the first round (13th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft, Slater has started all 52 career appearances at left tackle, serving as the blind-side protector for quarterback Justin Herbert. In 2024, he started 16 games, including the postseason, helping keep Herbert upright for the offense to commit just eight turnovers, setting a franchise record and tying for the second-fewest offensive turnovers in a single season in NFL history. As a rookie in 2021, Slater started all 16 appearances at left tackle, earning second-team All-Pro status from The Associated Press. Slater was also named the starting left tackle for the AFC in the Pro Bowl, becoming the first rookie tackle to be named an all-star since 2012. Philadelphia got its stars under contract for the foreseeable future, and at a bargain. Mailata's 85.5 PFF overall grade in Week 17 led all offensive tackles, and he's the highest-graded offensive tackle in the NFL (95.8). Mailata leads the NFL in run blocking grade (94.9), and he's second in pass blocking (91.7), according to PFF. Last season, Johnson ranked 1st among NFL right tackles in PFF pass-blocking grade (88.1), pressure percentage (2.2%), and knockdown percentage (0.2%). He allowed zero sacks and one quarterback hit in 451 pass-blocking snaps.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
‘We're not defending s***!' Mailata on Eagles offseason
Jordan Mailata talks about the Eagles having tunnel vision and putting last year in the rear-view mirror. 'We're not defending s***!' Mailata on Eagles offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
‘He's going to be special' — Jalyx Hunt drawing rave reviews at Eagles camp
Jordan Mailata and Nolan Smith both raved about what they've seen from Jalyx Hunt early in Eagles training camp... while Vic Fangio tempered expectations. 'He's going to be special' — Jalyx Hunt drawing rave reviews at Eagles camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Landon Dickerson follows Jordan Mailata's lead in moving on from the Super Bowl victory
Philadelphia's Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson follows Jordan Mailata's lead in moving on from the Eagles' Super Bowl victory There's a lot that goes into piecing a roster together, and the Philadelphia Eagles, under Jeffrey Lurie and Howie Roseman, have indeed found their groove. Phrases like 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' come to mind. No one blends creativity, ingenuity, and a bit of luck like the Eagles' front office and leadership team. When placing 90 alpha males in a locker room, it's easy to expect there will, at times, be friction. Occasionally, we hear of chinks in the armor, but the Birds are among the NFL's best at patching things up and moving on. Roseman's leadership filters down to head coach Nick Sirianni. Coach empowers his players, and boy, does this team have some capable leaders in the locker room despite losing Fletcher Cox. Jason Kelce and Brandon Graham during the span of two offseasons. Fear not. One of the game's best cultures is now in the capable hands of Jalen Hurts. There are also notable players like Jordan Mailata, Nolan Smith, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, Zack Baun, and the list goes on. Landon Dickerson doesn't speak publicly often, but when he does, magical thoughts usually pour through the microphone. Following Philadelphia's second training camp practice, he and a few of his teammates spoke with select media members, and the three-time Pro Bowler offered the appropriate rallying cry for the coming Eagles season. Do you see what we mean? This aura feels like a complete 180 from where we were at this same time last offseason. There was tension, particularly from the viewing public, but to their credit, Philadelphia steadied the ship and moved forward. A second Lombardi Trophy was the result, as were championship rings that have wings on them. Before the second practice of camp, the 94 WIP-FM Morning Show enjoyed a debate. Is this 2025 Eagles squad a new team that has accomplished nothing, or should they be viewed as the defending Super Bowl champions? Frankly, if that's one of the larger topics of concern entering camp, we ought to salute Philly's leadership, coaching staff, and roster for the atmosphere and environment created. Landon Dickerson has given you the answer. The goal is well known. Philly has placed their most recent Super Bowl win in the rearview mirror. It's now time to go and win another one.
USA Today
21-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jordan Mailata makes his debut on the NFL's Top 100 list
After an All-Pro season, Philadelphia left tackle Jordan Mailata was ranked No. 69 in the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2025, becoming the first Eagle to make the list this year Jordan Mailata has a dream story, a rags-to-riches scenario that saw the 2018 seventh-round pick develop into one of the best left tackles in the NFL, and the highest graded at his position. After an All-Pro season, Mailata was just ranked No. 69 best in the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2025, becoming the first Eagle to make the list this year. Last season, the highly efficient Mailata helped Saquon Barkley become just the ninth player in NFL history to reach 2,000 rushing yards. Mailata's 85.5 PFF overall grade in Week 17 led all offensive tackles, and he's the highest-graded offensive tackle in the NFL (95.8). Mailata leads the NFL in run blocking grade (94.9), and he's second in pass blocking (91.7), according to PFF.
