Eagles Lose Four Key Players in Busy Offseason Overhaul
What happened
The Philadelphia Eagles are overhauling their roster this offseason, with several key contributors from their Super Bowl 59 championship run set to move on.
Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips is headed to the Carolina Panthers on a four-year, $120 million deal with $80 million guaranteed, per the Associated Press. The contract makes Phillips one of the highest-paid edge rushers in the league.
Linebacker Nakobe Dean agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, with $20 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. Safety Reed Blankenship will sign a three-year, $24.75 million deal with the Houston Texans, per ESPN. Wide receiver Jahan Dotson agreed to a two-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, per the AP.
On the other side of the ledger, the Eagles locked in some of their own. The team agreed to a three-year, $78 million extension with defensive tackle Jordan Davis, a first-round pick in 2022 who played a key role in the Eagles' Super Bowl run. Cornerback Michael Carter II also renegotiated his deal to stay, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic.
The departures come as the Eagles face a significant financial decision ahead, with Jalen Carter's contract extension expected to command a major number. The team's offseason moves suggest they are managing cap space carefully heading into that negotiation.
The Associated Press, ESPN, NFL.com, and The Athletic contributed to this report.
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