With Howie Roseman choosing not to use the franchise tag, the Eagles are going to look a lot different when the team reconvenes at the NovaCare Complex for the 2023 off-season program.
Philadelphia has 18 pending free agents and 9 key contributors on defense that could move on for heftier paydays when the new league year starts on March 15.
Making matters even more urgent, the franchise will work to sign All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurt to a hefty contract extension, ensuring that multiple free agents are unlikely to return.
#1 QB Jalen Hurts
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The All-Pro quarterback and MVP runner-up will look to secure a long-term contract extension over the next few weeks.
#2 CB Darius Slay
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The veteran cornerback will look to sign a contract extension this spring, while the Eagles may just settle for a restructure.
#4 K Jake Elliott
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#6 WR DeVonta Smth
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Entering his third year, Smith will look to take the next step.
#7 LB Haason Reddick
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Reddick will enter year two of a 3-year, $45 million contract and if he can match his 16.5 sacks from 2022, he could look to reset the market.
#8 P Arryn Siposs
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#11 WR A.J. Brown
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Brown logged 1,496 yards receiving in his first year with the Eagles and will look to take things to the next level.
#16 WR Quez Watkins
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After taking a step back in year three, Watkins will look to re-establish himself in the Eagles’ passing game.
#17 LB Nakobe Dean
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Dean will see an uptick in snaps next season and depending on how things shake out in free agency, the former Georiga All-American could return to the NovaCare Complex as Philadelphia’s starting MIKE or WILL…
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