Running the Philadelphia Eagles Offseason in GM Mode

This offseason, I took control of the Philadelphia Eagles in GM Mode on StickToTheModel with a clear goal: manage the cap carefully, extend core talent, add defensive help, and build through the draft.

Here’s how it unfolded.

The Big Picture

• Starting Cap Space: $20.6M
• Final Cap Space: $6.7M
• Players Cut: 1
• Contracts Extended: 1
• Free Agents Signed: 3
• Draft Picks: 8
• Overall Grade: A-

The strategy was simple. Protect the core. Add depth. Stay financially stable.

The Cap Move

Cut: Michael Carter II

• Cap Savings: +$8.9M

This move created needed flexibility and helped fund key additions on defense.

Locking In a Core Player

Extension: Jalen Carter

• Cap Impact: -$6.4M

Instead of risking future uncertainty, I secured a foundational defensive piece long term.

Free Agency Additions

Three signings focused on strengthening the defense and adding depth at tight end.

Jaelan Phillips (EDGE) – 2 years / $9.4M APY
Adds pass rush upside and rotational pressure off the edge.

Bryan Cook (S) – 2 years / $4.8M APY
Versatile safety depth to reinforce the secondary.

Charlie Kolar (TE) – 2 years / $2.0M APY
Reliable depth option at tight end.

Draft Class Breakdown

Eight picks aimed at reinforcing the trenches and adding defensive contributors.

Round 1 – Pick 23
Kadyn Proctor (OT, Alabama)

Round 2 – Pick 57
Zion Young (EDGE, Missouri)

Round 3 – Pick 68
Malik Muhammad (CB, Texas)

Round 3 – Pick 98
Keylan Rutledge (OG, Georgia Tech)

Round 4 – Pick 122
Tim Keenan III (DL, Alabama)

Round 4 – Pick 137
Sam Roush (TE, Stanford)

Round 5 – Pick 151
CJ Daniels (WR, Miami FL)

Round 5 – Pick 179
Albert Regis (DL, Texas A&M)

The draft leaned heavily toward line play and defensive depth, consistent with the Eagles’ identity.

Final Take

This offseason was about balance. I extended a cornerstone player, created workable cap space, added rotational defenders, and reinforced the trenches through the draft.

The result is a deeper roster, a protected defensive core, and an A- grade to cap it off.

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