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If you missed the news today. The Steelers agreed to a contract with OLB T.J. Watt to a 3-year, $123M extension.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At $41M average per year, Watt becomes the highest paid Non-QB in the NFL. And opens the floodgates for every player to get the money they\u2019re after.<\/p>\n
An Ever-Growing Cap<\/p>\n
14 seasons ago, after signing a new collective bargaining agreement the NFL had a salary cap of $120.375M.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Coming into 2025, the NFL cap went up $23.8M bringing teams to a total of $279.2M. Nearly a 132% increase to the cap since 2011.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now, with such large increases contracts are constantly growing. Years ago, the quarterback market exploded into the $40M range and it only took a few years to jump beyond the $50M\u00a0\u00a0mark and into the $60M bracket.<\/p>\n
In 2022, Kyler Murray signed a 5-year, $230.5M contract. ($46.1M average)In 2023, Jalen Hurts signed a 5-year, $255M contract ($51M average)In 2024 Dak Prescott signed a 4-year, $240M contract ($60M average)In 2025 Josh Allen signed a 6-year, $330M contract ($55M average)<\/p>\n
The markets are starting to grow across every position now. Including the following players<\/p>\n
WR Ja\u2019Marr Chase signed 4-year, $161MRB Saquon Barkley signed 2-year, $41.2MCB Sauce Gardner signed 4-years, $120.4MDT Milton Williams signed 4-years, $104MEagles Upcoming Paydays<\/p>\n
While the Eagles might not be having contract disputes with former Defensive Players or Rookies of the year. They\u2019re coming off a dominant season, capped off with a Super Bowl victory with one of the youngest rosters in the NFL.<\/p>\n
They\u2019ve already made some future decisions with upcoming players, preparing to keep a winning core intact. including:<\/p>\n
Cam Jurgens 4-years, $68MLane Johnson 1-year, $25MZack Baun 3-years, $51M\u00a0<\/p>\n
However in the upcoming offseasons will be some expensive decisions to make for the Eagles front office as the following players will be looking for new contracts:<\/p>\n
2026<\/p>\n
Dallas GoedertReed BlankenshipNakobe Dean<\/p>\n
2027<\/p>\n
Jalen Carter (5th year option)Jordan DavisNolan Smith (5th year option)Tyler SteenMoro OjomoSydney BrownKelee RingoTanner McKee<\/p>\n
2028<\/p>\n
Zack BaunQuinyon Mitchell (5th year option)Cooper DeJeanWill ShipleyJeremiah Trotter Jr.Jalyx Hunt<\/p>\n
Will the Eagles be able to keep a competitive core together to compete against the Chiefs as a new dynasty for years to come? Or will they become victims to the cap like the Cowboys and Saints?<\/p>\n
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