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USA Today
3 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
Where do the Eagles rank in spending at each position entering training camp?
Where are the Eagles spending their money this season? Here's a look at how Philadelphia's salary cap breaks down by position entering training camp The NFL season is upon us, as Philadelphia and 31 other teams around the league have reported for the start of an urgent training camp. The Eagles lost several key starters and contributors in free agency but bounced back and made several efficient signings to complete the first wave. On offense, the backup running back and starting right guard departed, leaving an explosive offense with two holes that need to be filled. All wasn't lost, as the Eagles added a running back, three pass-rushing linebackers, two tight ends, a cornerback, and a new long snapper. The Eagles added ten talented rookies on NFL draft weekend, and their first-round pick looked like the best athlete on the field through the first two days of practice. The defense has undergone an overhaul after defensive tackle Milton Williams (New England), Josh Sweat (Arizona), cornerback Darius Slay (Pittsburgh), cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (Minnesota), and linebacker Oren Burks (Cincinnati) all departed via free agency. Philadelphia currently has about $30,522,977 in cap space per Over The Cap, and they're spending about $146,676,032 on offense, while only spending $65,557,783 on defense after those free agent departures and the Bryce Huff trade. After years of the offensive and defensive lines carrying the financial load, the Eagles have several skill players who are among the highest-paid at their positions. The Eagles will again be a Super Bowl favorite in the NFC and have one of the most talented rosters despite having one of the lowest average positional spending. Here's where Philadelphia sits in positional spending on both sides of the ball, thanks to Over The Cap. Offense Total spending:$147,516,032 NFL rank: 14th After years of having both sides of the football hover around $80+ million, the offense has ballooned with Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, and Dallas Goedert all among the highest paid at their positions. QB Total spending: $24,881,738 NFL rank: 17th Biggest cap hit: Jalen Hurts ($21,869,800) Howie Roseman's wizardry is in the numbers, and despite Jalen Hurts being due $42,000,000 guaranteed, his cap hit in 2025 is half that number. RB Total spending: $13,758,074 NFL rank: 12th Biggest cap hit: Saquon Barkley ($6,661,000) Even with the highest paid salary to a running back in NFL history, Barkley only counts $6 million in cap space. WR Total spending: $34,033,908 NFL rank: 11th Biggest cap hit: A.J. Brown ($17,591,894) Philadelphia has two players making over $25 million a season, yet they are 11th in total spending at the position. TE Total spending: $17,357,998 NFL rank: 13th Biggest cap hit: Dallas Goedert $10,714,463 The Eagles reworked Goedert's contract, dropping his cap hit from $11,810,583 to $10,714,463 for 2025. Last season, Goedert played in 10 games, logging 42 receptions for 496 yards, averaging 11.8 yards per catch, and two scores. Goedert has missed 15 games since the start of the 2022 season and has only played a full slate of games once. OL Total spending: $57,484,314 NFL rank: 10th Biggest cap hits: Lane Johnson ($18,412,000) and Jordan Mailata ($15,235,233) Defense Total spending: $66,397,783 NFL rank: 32nd After seeing several big-name defenders exit and trading Bryce Huff, the Eagles' top-ranked defense is 32nd in spending at just over $66 million. DT Total spending: $18,310,628 NFL rank: 26th Biggest cap hit: Jalen Carter ($5,947,141), Jordan Davis ($5,399,786) The Eagles picked up Jordan Davis' fifth-year option, and his salary will balloon to a projected $12,900,000—the second-cheapest fifth-year option of the 32 players selected in the first round of the 2022 draft. Davis has recorded just 3.5 sacks in his three years with the team. Edge Rusher Total spending: $10,591,464 NFL rank: 32nd Biggest cap hit: Nolan Smith ($3,270,659) In March, Philadelphia saw $16 million in salary cap departures with Josh Sweat joining the Cardinals and Brandon Graham announcing his retirement. The Eagles gained more relief after trading Bryce Huff to the 49ers. Nolan Smith will enter year three of his rookie deal, while Jalyx Hunt will enter year two. Josh Uche and Azeez Ojulari will also have low cap hits. LB Total spending: $13,473,579 NFL rank: 25th The Eagles are 25th in the NFL after signing Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million deal with an average annual salary of $17 million. The $17 million-per-year deal kept Baun off the free-agent market and makes him the fourth-highest-paid in the NFL, behind Fred Warner ($21 million per year), Roquan Smith ($20 million per year), and Tremaine Edmunds ($18 million). CB Total spending: $15,747,258 NFL rank: 29th Biggest cap hit: Quinyon Mitchell ($3,367,749) Darius Slay and James Bradberry were released, but their presence still hovered on the roster. Slay was a post-June 1 cut, meaning his $13.7 million salary cap hit was the fifth highest on the team. Bradberry counted $5,195,000. Second-year cornerback Quinyon Mitchell has the highest cap hit for a player on the roster at $3,367,749. S Total spending:$8,274,854 NFL rank: 32nd Biggest cap hit: Reed Blankenship ($1,845,000)
USA Today
18 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Saquon Barkley makes his intentions clear for the 2025 Eagles season
Saquon Barkley makes his intentions clear for the 2025 Eagles season The New York Giants allowed their best player out the door, allowing him to sign with their biggest rival. We all saw it with our own eyes. Saquon Barkley joined the Philadelphia Eagles on a three-year deal. How did that work out? He became only the ninth NFL player to eclipse 2,000 yards rushing. If Philadelphia had allowed him to play in the regular-season finale, he would have broken Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record. No one is talking us out of this. Overall health was the priority, however. The Eagles determined that placing Barkley in harm's way wasn't worth the risk. Philadelphia had its eyes on Super Bowl glory, and in the end, we learned they made the correct decision. Barkley eventually broke Terrell Davis's record for combined yardage by an NFL player during the regular and postseason. The Birds won football's biggest game. The Eagles tacked a two-year extension on their star tailback's current deal. Now comes the question. What does one do for an encore after that? No one has to guess. Barkley spoke with the media at training camp and made his intentions known. Barkley makes his goals for the coming Eagles season crystal clear So, what's been on Barkley's mind? Is it becoming the first player in NFL history to crack the 2,000-yard plateau twice? During a sit-down with the media at training camp, he addressed that possibility. "Why is it so hard for a 2,000 rusher to do it again? Because it's so hard to do it in general. There's only nine of us to have ever done it... I got to sign a helmet the other day where it was every 2,000-yard rusher, and the crazy thing is, that would never be able to happen again with OJ passing away. The reason why it's hard to do it twice is because it's hard to do it the first time, and it's a crazy thing to even mention with those guys." So, he's given it some thought. That's understandable. Who wouldn't? But, after landing atop the mountain with his Eagles teammates this past February, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year has loftier goals. "2,000 yards is not the goal. It's winning the Super Bowl and going out there and performing at a high level. I didn't come in with the mindset last year to rush for 2,000 yards. It kind of just happened. So, just stay in the moment, take care of the little things, be consistent with my process, and be obsessive with my process, and make sure nothing's non-negotiable." Year one was unforgettable. Year two of the Barkley experience is loading. No longer will he be remembered as a Giant. Let's enjoy this ride, regardless of where it takes all of us.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
‘No looking back' — Hurts, Eagles moving on from Super Bowl season
Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown and Nick Sirianni spoke on moving on from their Super Bowl-winning season. 'No looking back' — Hurts, Eagles moving on from Super Bowl season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Eagles' Saquon Barkley Sends Clear Message on Personal Goals
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Will Saquon Barkley be gunning for another 2,000-yard season in 2025? The Philadelphia Eagles running back had a straightforward response to that idea on Wednesday. "If it's in the cards again, it is. If not, it's not," he told reporters. Barkley could make history in 2025 by becoming the first player to ever have back-to-back 2,000-yard seasons. With so many great running backs coming before him, Barkley understands why former greats have struggled to repeat as 2K rushers. "Why is it so hard for a 2,000 rusher to do it again? Because it's so hard to do it in general," Barkley said. "There's only nine of us to have ever done it." Read More: Jalen Hurts Reacts to Viral Narrative About Eagles' Super Bowl Ring Barkley recently looked over the list again, as he signed a helmet that was decorated with those runners' signatures. In the process, he appreciated just how surreal his 2024 season was. Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."I got to sign a helmet the other day where it was every 2,000-yard rusher, and the crazy thing is, that would never be able to happen again with OJ passing away," Barkley said. "The reason why it's hard to do it twice is because it's hard to it the first time, and it's a crazy thing to even mention with those guys." Barkley appeared in 16 games in 2024. He took on 345 carries for 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns. Considering he sat out for the Eagles' Week 17 battle, there is an assumption that Barkley would've made NFL history, beating out Eric Dickerson's 2,105-yard season, which took place in 1984. Even without the record on his resume, Barkley stamps his name in the history books, alongside Hall of Famers. OJ Simpson, Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis, Jamal Lewis, Chris Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Derrick Henry, and Dickerson all share the honor with Barkley. While the Eagles obviously hope Barkley can mirror that production next year, the running back made it clear that's not the goal he has on his mind. "2,000 yards is not the goal. It's winning the Super Bowl and going out there and performing at a high level," Barkley stated. "I didn't come in with the mindset last year to rush for 2,000 yards. It kind of just happened. So, just stay in the moment, take care of the little things, be consistent with my process, and be obsessive with my process, and make sure nothing's non-negotiable." For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Glamorous NBA reporter Taylor Rooks marries mystery man in front of star-studded guests including Saquon Barkley and rapper Jack Harlow
NBA and NFL broadcaster Taylor Rooks stunned the internet when it was revealed that she's tied the knot with a mystery man named 'Shane'. Images of Rooks looking glamorous in white and smiling in the arms of her new husband hit the internet late on Tuesday night. The veteran NBA reporter posted a gallery of images to Instagram with the caption, 'What a night. This is love' along with a list of people who helped with her look. A number of high profile celebrities and athletes were present at the wedding ceremony held in New York City. NBA stars Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and Donovan Mitchell were seen in photos, as was NFL running back Saquon Barkley and musicians Jack Harlow, Coco Jones, and Ella Mai. Others there from the world of sports included her industry colleague Maria Taylor of NBC Sports as well as Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin. Former Fox Sports broadcaster Joy Taylor appears to be one of Rooks' bridesmaids. NBA and NFL broadcaster Taylor Rooks has gotten married to a mystery man named Shane Rooks' wedding was attended by star athletes like Kevin Durant and Saquon Barkley Rooks is in the process of moving to Prime Video to host their new NBA studio show in 2025 'So happy for my girl,' Joy wrote in an Instagram Story post of her own. 'Love you sis!' The only clue to the identity of her mystery man given in the post was a shot of one of the menus at the wedding which read, 'Welcome Taylor & Shane NYC 2025'. This is one of many big changes coming in Rooks' life. Earlier in the year, she was a part of some of the final pieces of coverage for the NBA on TNT. Now, with the league entering a new TV rights deal, Rooks is off to Amazon to be the host for Prime Video's new NBA studio show - which will also feature Hall-of-Famer Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin. 'I'm thrilled to continue to grow my role at Prime Video and help shape their NBA coverage from the ground up,' Rooks said in a statement in January. 'With the addition of legends like Dirk and Blake, we're not just building a show, we are crafting an experience that will be entertaining and truly special for basketball fans. 'This is a career milestone for me and I'm incredibly excited to share my love and passion for this game with NBA fans all over the world.'
