Eagles Salary Cap Space, Free Agent Targets

Based on Eagles odds, Philadelphia finds itself as the favorite to win Super Bowl 60. 

The Eagles captured their first Super Bowl win since 2017 last February. To repeat, Howie Roseman has to construct a roster with minimal cap space. 

Philadelphia has $22.3 million in salary cap space and $19.8 million in effective cap space. 

Virtually all of Philadelphia’s key free agents fall on defense. Linebacker Zack Baun, along with defensive lineman Josh Sweat and Milton Williams, are all free agents this offseason. 

Eagles Cap Space: Free Agent Position Targets

It’s unlikely the Eagles will retain all three of the aforementioned players, given their limited cap room. 

As a result, keeping the quality of the front seven likely proves a priority for Roseman. Last year, the Eagles led the league in defensive DVOA a year after finishing in the bottom half. 

In addition to the defense, right tackle appears to be a priority for the Eagles. 

Starting right tackle Mekhi Becton, who played 78% of snaps last season, is an unrestricted free agent this offseason. 

If Becton departs, the Eagles could attempt to find a cheaper option. Alternatively, Roseman could look to the draft for a replacement. 

Eagles Salary Cap Space: Player Targets

Re-Sign Zack Baun

Baun should be the priority for Philadelphia despite their limited cap space. 

Baun signed on a one-year deal last offseason and now could see a big pay jump after establishing himself as one of the league’s top linebackers. 

Amongst players who played 80% or more of defensive snaps last season, Baun led the league in PFF’s defensive grades. 

Baun played just under 90% of snaps for the Eagles last season, so replacing him would prove a tall task. 

Currently, the top linebacker’s average guarantee per year is $10.45 million, so Baun would command a chunk of Philadelphia’s cap space. 

Still, it would appear a worthwhile investment given Baun’s performance last year.