15 biggest salary cap hits for the Eagles in 2024 after first wave of NFL free agency

Change is always good for the soul, and after losing six of their final seven games, including a wild-card loss to the Buccaneers, Philadelphia has undergone a dramatic reconstruction that could pay off with championship dividends.

Offensive coordinators Brian Johnson (Commanders) and Sean Desai (Rams) have left, replaced by Vic Fangio (DC) and Kellen Moore (OC).

The Eagles have retooled their roster on both sides of the football after inking DE Bryce Huff, RB Saquon Barkley, OLB Zach Baun, OL Matt Hennessy, WR DeVante Parker, S/CB C.J. Gardner-Johnson, LB Devin White, LB Oren Burks, DT PJ Mustipher, WR Parris Campbell, and CB Tyler Hall to deals during the first wave.

Philadelphia then traded for quarterback Kenny Pickett while extending Landon Dickerson and Jake Elliott. 

Philadelphia currently has about  $33,657,986 in cap space per Over The Cap, and they’re spending about $100+ million plus on both sides of the football.

The Eagles also have a Haason Reddick dilemma that’ll be resolved in the next week or more.

The biggest salary cap hits have changed, with Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox counting until they’re officially released on June 1.

With the first wave of free agency completed, we’re taking an updated look at the 15 biggest salary cap hits for the Eagles, according to Over The Cap.

1

LB Haason Reddick

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) looks on during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

2024 cap hit: $21,827,000

2

OL Lane Johnson

Oct 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

2024 cap hit: $15,865,000

3

QB Jalen Hurts

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Jalen Hurts #1 and Lane Johnson #65 of the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

2024 cap hit: $13,558,800

4

WR A.J. Brown

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

2024 cap hit: $12,380,894

5

CB Darius Slay

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Darius Slay #2 and A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after an interception by Slay during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

2024 cap hit: $10,666,000

6

OL Jordan Mailata

Oct 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (68) against the Miami Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

2024 cap hit: $10,441,000

7

Retired -- Jason Kelce

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 04: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after announcing his retirement from the NFL at NovaCare Complex on March 04, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

2024 cap hit: $10,178,000

8

TE Dallas Goedert

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) scores a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a reception during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

2024 cap hit: $9,131,583

9

DE Josh Sweat

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 01: Josh Sweat #94 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates a tackle against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

2024 cap hit: $9,077,000

10

DE Brandon Graham

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

2024 cap hit: $7,930,000

11

WR DeVonta Smith

Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

2024 cap hit: $6,408,625

12

K Jake Elliott

2024 cap hit: $5,952,000

13

OL Landon Dickerson

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 07: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 and Landon Dickerson #69 of the Philadelphia Eagles warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Lincoln Financial Field on November 07, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

2024 cap hit: $5,803,940

14

Retired: Fletcher Cox

2024 cap hit: $5,410,000

15

DT Jalen Carter

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 18: Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

2024 cap hit: $4,955,951

16

DT Jordan Davis

Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles away from Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) during overtime at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

2024 cap hit: $4,626,638

17

DE Bryce Huff

Mar 14, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryce Huff speaks during a press conference after signing with the team. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

2024 cap hit: $4,350,000

Huff joined the Eagles on a three-year, $51 million deal, but his cap hit in year one is a value.

18

CB James Bradberry

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 29: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a catch against James Bradberry #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

2024 cap hit: $4,305,000

19

RB Saquon Barkley

Mar 14, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley speaks during a press conference after signing with the Eagles. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

2024 cap hit: $3,800,000

Barkley joined the Eagles on a three-year, $37.7 million deal, but his cap hit for year one is a value.

20

Added notes

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 07: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #2 of the Detroit Lions reacts during the second quarter in the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on January 07, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

C.J. Gardner-Johnson agreed to a three-year deal with the Eagles, but at the time of this article, the defensive back’s contract numbers are not yet available.

According to Over The Cap, the reported 3-year, $33 million deal would make Gardner-Johnson the 11th highest-paid safety in the NFL.

UPDATE:

According to Eliot Shorr-Parks, Gardner Johnson will carry a $2.6 million cap hit in 2024, with $10 million guaranteed.

The Chauncey Gardner-Johnson cap hits:

2024: $2.6m
2025: $4.01m
2026: $5.13m

The deal has $10m guaranteed. Void years from 2027-2030 that help stretch out the money/lower cap hits. Very little dead money if cut after 2024

Cap hits will never be more than 2% of cap #Eagles

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) March 25, 2024