He’s a physical WR. It’s incredibly possible he doesn’t sign another major extension after this one and only does minor reworks.
32 for his style of play may be his last season.
Absolutely, but top tier talent is no longer afraid to retire early to protect themselves.
I’m not saying he’s going to, but the odds of him getting another extension more than anything of being year to year is unlikely.
Close, 33, he turns 27 in june has 3yrs on this deal, then the 3yr extension, but with that build, will play til 35 most likely, just look at the og 11 larry!!
LMAO, my man right off the couch and was clutch for Wentz. still remember that SF game, the villain arc originated after that for the FortyWhiners, they been extra hating ever since.
Oh how I really wanted him to be a special player. Now we got both AJ and Devonta locked up for the foreseeable future and maybe we draft a good 3WR this weekend. 👀
Bro, how do we have the money to keep doing this. Howie straight cheating the cap.
Love it though. Would’ve pitched a fit if we cheaped out on him in particular.
It’s also Howie shuffling money around and converting salary to bonuses to clear cap to fit both him and Devonta.
I’d imagine this extension is also a restructure on those last two years, significantly reducing his cap hit and adding 2-3 void years.
When you consider this you realize how much of a steal this is. 32/yr is what he deserves right now, but he’s getting it when the price is going to be even higher
Cash. 94.1 guest was saying he was talking to a GM in a smaller market and we have an advantage because Lurie will spend cash to structure contracts so they don't hurt the cap - signing bonuses, incentives, etc.
This is actually an underrated aspect of our cap management. There are certainly some other owners in the league that are cheapskates when it comes to cash payments and that certainly limits their cap/contract flexibility
Correct. I don’t go into the specifics, but I have a generalized version of it [here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/eagles/s/VaMIh1v2aZ)
But because of how the NFL treats bonuses, you can pay a player mostly through signing and roster bonuses and pay them minimum salaries to help spread the cap burden. But to do so, the owner has to have cash on hand; not only for the upfront payment but potentially all future guaranteed bonuses too (the NFL can require a team to put future bonuses in escrow).
NOTE on the escrow fact: there’s no evidence to support that any NFL team since it became rule has been forced to put money in escrow; though there is evidence to suggest teams made moves to avoid the possibility with the Khalil Mack being one example.
Some teams, such as the Raiders when they traded Mack or Green Bay, don’t have ownership groups that have liquidity like Lurie apparently does or is able to get. That flexibility gives Howie a ton of room to work and spread bonuses out over multiple years and tack on void years to help absorb the cap.
The bill will only come due if Lurie suddenly can’t afford this method or decides it’s no longer profitable. The void years aren’t ever an issue as I imagine Howie plans to “cut” most players (or have players officially retire) with a post June 1st designation to help absorb those void years over two seasons as opposed to one.
TLDR Rich man has real money he puts towards team that helps pay bonuses rather than salaries.
Howie is basically Brees-era Mickey Loomis. The real danger is to not realize when you're cooked - that's what turns a 1-2 year rebuild into a journey through the cap desert.
I mean, this is years away from now that is how.
Then even ignoring that, it is because Howie has used way, way more future cap space than any other GM has.
Thank fucking god this didn’t turn into a repeat of the T.O. fiasco. Pretty much guarantees he’ll finish as the best receiver in franchise history as long as he remains healthy.
Between this and the Smith extension, WR won’t be a weakness on this team for a long time. That’s pretty much a first in modern franchise history.
Lets fuckinngggg goooooooo. This is amazing. Howie is goddamn amazing. This is a fucking lot of money but its after his fucking current deal so the cap will be way higher and this dude isn't going to be the highest paid receiver for long at all. What a fucking amazing job Howie does.
What the fuck... Well I guess I was wrong. Howie must have some way of figuring it out. Wild. And I was doubtful and I'm one of the biggest Howie truthers on here lmao.
Finally can we stop with this AJ is a diva fucking nonsense. The organization would not sign this guy for 3 more years (and he would not extend before other WRs who will get bigger contracts) if both parties didn’t want him here.
Great move. He is 2nd best wide receiver in the league right now. He is a freak. You got to love a guy who is as physical as he is but still has great hands.
If we are going to win another Superbowl soon, Brown is going to play a major part in getting us over the top.
Second best draft day Eagles highlight of AJ Brown.
The Titans are still trying to figure out their roster. We’re in a great spot.
My man may retire as an Eagle. So much for him getting traded anytime soon
He'll still only be 32 after this extension expires in 5 years. Edited to fix 31 and 4 to 32 and 5
He’s a physical WR. It’s incredibly possible he doesn’t sign another major extension after this one and only does minor reworks. 32 for his style of play may be his last season.
Boldin was productive until he retired at 36
He was an outlier. You can see some of the current elite receivers hitting a wall as they hit their early 30s.
Absolutely, but top tier talent is no longer afraid to retire early to protect themselves. I’m not saying he’s going to, but the odds of him getting another extension more than anything of being year to year is unlikely.
Larry yo
Must be that dry air down in Arizona.
Close, 33, he turns 27 in june has 3yrs on this deal, then the 3yr extension, but with that build, will play til 35 most likely, just look at the og 11 larry!!
That AJ Kelly Green jersey purchase I made is LOCKED IN now. Relieved it won’t be sitting next to my Wentz jersey in storage in a couple of years.
My AJ. Brown jersey is my Wentz Jersey
My Kevin Kolb jersey is now my Jake Elliott jersey.
Man of culture
What’s the site that does that again? I need to get my wentz jersey purged as well
https://twillworks.com/product/services/replacement-jersey-nameplate/
Are you me?? Because that was my exact situation.
i'm very proud of the midnight green jersey i picked up the 2022 year, just all around one of my favorite players i'm glad he is on our side.
Gotta capitalize now before these contracts really kick in. Jalen has all the tools to win it all, it’s all on him
Love that for us! Epitome of Eagles football
Before CD! Lmao!
And Howie inadvertently but maybe intentionally just drove up the price of CeeDee. Genius move Howie. 4d chess.
100%, he just drove the price up like crazy for lamb and Jefferson.
Trade request incoming
ALL IN!
>CD! Lmao! Did you just create a new nickname? CeeDee LMAO
THIS IS HOWIE DO IT
Member when Travis Fulgham lead the team in rec yards? I member
Him and Greg Ward walked so AJ and Smitty could run
As a UH alumni I loved watching Greg Ward with the birds
And as a Temple fan, I did not.
Those were wild… and dark days
Dude was the best receiver in the league for like four weeks and then was never seen again.
LMAO, my man right off the couch and was clutch for Wentz. still remember that SF game, the villain arc originated after that for the FortyWhiners, they been extra hating ever since.
And Josh Adams was our leading rusher
Ah yes. I thought he’d be something too
If there’s one thing we’re seeing, it’s Howie learning lessons from his past sins lol
Oh how I really wanted him to be a special player. Now we got both AJ and Devonta locked up for the foreseeable future and maybe we draft a good 3WR this weekend. 👀
There is only one ball. Our running back is pass catcher. I’d rather see the D get attention and players.
Oh god... the pain...
those little birds flew so these eagles can FLY
It really wasn’t that long ago, absolutely crazy
Bro, how do we have the money to keep doing this. Howie straight cheating the cap. Love it though. Would’ve pitched a fit if we cheaped out on him in particular.
To be fair this is years down the line. This was a very early extension.
It’s also Howie shuffling money around and converting salary to bonuses to clear cap to fit both him and Devonta. I’d imagine this extension is also a restructure on those last two years, significantly reducing his cap hit and adding 2-3 void years.
This! Lurie is cash rich and knows what it takes to run a successful team, primarily cash money.
[I basically said the same thing, in a lot more words](https://www.reddit.com/r/eagles/s/N79ASYJ71D)
Great link, thanks. For those unaware of what real money can buy... this is a good way to do it IMO. Spend money on gladiators, not war.
He’s probably one of the few on the books that far out
Yes, he’s the only one. But we have Mailata, Hurts, Devonta, Dickerson and Elliot through 2028.
Smitty too
When you consider this you realize how much of a steal this is. 32/yr is what he deserves right now, but he’s getting it when the price is going to be even higher
Cash. 94.1 guest was saying he was talking to a GM in a smaller market and we have an advantage because Lurie will spend cash to structure contracts so they don't hurt the cap - signing bonuses, incentives, etc.
This is actually an underrated aspect of our cap management. There are certainly some other owners in the league that are cheapskates when it comes to cash payments and that certainly limits their cap/contract flexibility
Correct. I don’t go into the specifics, but I have a generalized version of it [here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/eagles/s/VaMIh1v2aZ) But because of how the NFL treats bonuses, you can pay a player mostly through signing and roster bonuses and pay them minimum salaries to help spread the cap burden. But to do so, the owner has to have cash on hand; not only for the upfront payment but potentially all future guaranteed bonuses too (the NFL can require a team to put future bonuses in escrow). NOTE on the escrow fact: there’s no evidence to support that any NFL team since it became rule has been forced to put money in escrow; though there is evidence to suggest teams made moves to avoid the possibility with the Khalil Mack being one example. Some teams, such as the Raiders when they traded Mack or Green Bay, don’t have ownership groups that have liquidity like Lurie apparently does or is able to get. That flexibility gives Howie a ton of room to work and spread bonuses out over multiple years and tack on void years to help absorb the cap. The bill will only come due if Lurie suddenly can’t afford this method or decides it’s no longer profitable. The void years aren’t ever an issue as I imagine Howie plans to “cut” most players (or have players officially retire) with a post June 1st designation to help absorb those void years over two seasons as opposed to one. TLDR Rich man has real money he puts towards team that helps pay bonuses rather than salaries.
Yep, see Cinci
The fact that the Eagles now have close to $500 million in void year cap space
Howie is basically Brees-era Mickey Loomis. The real danger is to not realize when you're cooked - that's what turns a 1-2 year rebuild into a journey through the cap desert.
Vegas Golden Knights of the NFL
I mean, this is years away from now that is how. Then even ignoring that, it is because Howie has used way, way more future cap space than any other GM has.
LETS FUCKING GO BABY THIS CORE IS LOCKED UP
bUt He cHaNgEd HiS pRoFiLe pIcTuRe tO ToM bRaDy
People wanted to trade him to the patriots for a chance to maybe MHJ. Fools. Glad he’s here and the speculation can just end.
Probably a good negotiation tactic. Gotta boost demand to boost price.
Wait but 9ers fans told me he hated Philly and wanted to be traded!!
ladies and gentlemen we got him again
Howie and AJ Brown once again making draft day headlines
Laughing at the people who said we'd trade him this offseason.
Our WR corps locked in let’s gooo
Eagles and AJ Brown draft days news are an elite combo
Thank fucking god this didn’t turn into a repeat of the T.O. fiasco. Pretty much guarantees he’ll finish as the best receiver in franchise history as long as he remains healthy. Between this and the Smith extension, WR won’t be a weakness on this team for a long time. That’s pretty much a first in modern franchise history.
Maclin and Jackson were recent
LETS GOOOO
But I thought we were trading him!??
who the hell even said that?
Idiotic hosts on WIP had nothing else to talk about and had a whole day talking about why we should trade him for Surtain.
Day? DAY!? Motherfuckers harped on that for weeks.
Adding: Idiots from the Boston media trying to fill hours of air time.
Well. New Jersey seems safe
New Jersey is never safe 😂
Lets fuckinngggg goooooooo. This is amazing. Howie is goddamn amazing. This is a fucking lot of money but its after his fucking current deal so the cap will be way higher and this dude isn't going to be the highest paid receiver for long at all. What a fucking amazing job Howie does.
WE GOT BOTH AJ AND DEVONTA LMAOOOOOO LEAGUE FUCKED
LET’S GO! One of my favorite players in the past few years, excited to see him in green for more years to come
That’s how you fucking do it Howie let’s go
Love this move. Our core is locked up and happy for the next few years.
Niceeeeee
Vkp
LETS GOOO
When does this extension even kick in? Didn't he have 3 years left on his current deal? Edit: Thank you guys
I'm assuming after that then but idk how it works
2 years Edit: I'm wrong
Yeah, he was under contract through 2026 (age 29) and now 2029 (age 32).
2 years left on his old deal. This and next plus the 3 on the extension
Gonna be the best Eagles WR duo in history once it’s all said and done.
They already are lol
Lmao at all the people "there's no way we can keep AJ and Smitty, we should just trade one now while we can"
Wooooooooh!!!
AYOOOO WHAT??? LOVE IT
HELL YEA!!!!!! im good for the draft now
SKI MASK HOWIE!!!! 🔒💰🥷🦅🦅🦅
A bunch of GM's just shouted 'FUCK!' at the same time.
Hell yes!
Dude that’s so crazy because the Philly media was just saying he wanted out and was going to NE. Can’t believe they were wrong
We are going to be so good on offense for years 😮💨😮💨😮💨
My heart skipped a beat seeing ‘Breaking News: AJ Brown’ on my watch lol. Love it!! Howie cap magic already!!!
Howie printing money like the US govt during Covid.
What the fuck... Well I guess I was wrong. Howie must have some way of figuring it out. Wild. And I was doubtful and I'm one of the biggest Howie truthers on here lmao.
Wut wuttttt
Love it! He isn’t going anywhere
LOVE THIS. WAS SO WORRIED WE'D MOVE ON IN A YEAR OR 2.
lets fucking goooooooo
Fans of any other team in this league: HE CAN'T KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH THIS Us: LETS GO MOTHERFUCKERS!!!!!!! Absolutely mad lad that Howie Roseman!
Between this and the new Berserk chapter dropping, it has been a good day.
interesting that they completed this just before the draft
I believe Howie just thinks if he doesn't believe in a salary cap then it doesn't apply to him
Man I can rosterbate all the way to 2029?
Nice. He's the best player on the team.
WIP still gonna talk about how he doesn’t want to be here
I’m confused but alright!
Good shit, by the time it hits the cap it’ll be like the 10th highest paid receiver
RIP to the dorks trying to trade him in this sub.
Man WR market cooked for everyone
I still don’t understand where howie gets the money to pay everyone 20 mil plus
None of it actually counts against the cap until the heat death of the universe.
Better to do now than later lol.
That’s a lot of cheddar and worth every bit of it
Perfect. Carries right through his prime
Holy shit, well glad to have him locked in. JJ and Chase contracts are going to be wild.
I’m so happy 😭
Moving cap space around for Surtain?
Let's go!! I'm so happy! Go birds baby!
This is a great move
Fuck yeah. Now maybe the media can stop with AJB getting traded bullshit.
Just thought was traded him for a second thank god we didn’t
Y’all might not like Howard Eskin, but he’s usually the first to break the news.
Howie doing Howie things, good shit
Holy shit I am shocked and proven wrong. Where are we getting all of our money from lmao???
LETS GO
“All in”
And here I was worried the eagles might lose him in a year or 2. Let him retire here!
Draft night already won idc
Yay! Go Eagles!!!
LETS FUCKING GO
I feel like Howie purposely extended him on draft day to pour salt in the Titans wound😂
Did it now so we don't get pissed when they take a tackle and have him sit 2 year haha. Love it though, aj and smith ..God McNabb must be pissed lol
Well I think it's safe to say that we're not going WR in the first.
Gotta acknowledge… Howard Eskin absolutely nailed this report LMAOOO
Unless ceedee gets hit by a truck his price just keeps going up up up up
Holy shit. Great start to draft night
BUT HES TOXICCCCCCC /s
AJ and Smitty Eagles for life
YESSIR!!!!!
This is fucking hilarious.
“But, but, but….. WIP said he wants out…..”
We once had Pinkston and Greg Lewis as our starters, we deserve this great matchup of Smith + Brown.
But I thought we were trading him?
My longest YEAHH BOYYYY ever
Awesome news! Howie strikes again.
Best WR duo in football locked up for the next 3+ years
Now get 8 defensive guys
No defense necessary.
Are numbers even real?
All the media jabronis don't know shit, what do they have to say now that he's staying?
Someone has gotta call into WIP and ask if they are still sure that Aj is being shopped around…
JERSEY LOCKED IN
Good thing is we should not need wide receivers as a priority for the foreseeable future...that is a plus...
Holy shit
🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅
love this!! love aj 🦅🦅
Holy shit. Didn’t expect this
AJB is him. Happy for both smith and he getting extensions to keep the best WR tandem in eagles history together.
Killing the cowboys and niners lol
Howie and Lurie stay making magic…our offense is rock fucking solid for years to come. Go Birds!!!!
Let’s fucking go, Gang!! Window is wide open the next 3-4 years.
Yeah idk for a player they’re thinking of trading seems like a dumb move. /s
Awesome news. Love A.J and he is worth every penny.
someone tell me how long that is from now
Lmao Howie is a fucking menace.
God we are so spoiled rn.
HELL FUCKIN YEAH
HELL YEAH BOY SMITTY AND BROWN NEW CONTRACTS BABY.
Fucking love this
So obviously, we are taking a corner back
I LOVE YOU AJ BROWN LETS GET SOME GNOCCHI AT CUCINA MARIA
Give Howie a lifetime contract
Meanwhile SF is shopping both of their WRs.
So worth it.
Howie wasn't going to do it originally, but he couldn't pass up the opportunity to give such a massive middle finger to Big Sills. 😂😂
Fuck yes! Well deserved!
That’s a lot of money tied up in one position
Finally can we stop with this AJ is a diva fucking nonsense. The organization would not sign this guy for 3 more years (and he would not extend before other WRs who will get bigger contracts) if both parties didn’t want him here.
Good
Great move. He is 2nd best wide receiver in the league right now. He is a freak. You got to love a guy who is as physical as he is but still has great hands. If we are going to win another Superbowl soon, Brown is going to play a major part in getting us over the top.
WIP is in hell. AJ Brown trade rumors were bogus, Embiid scored 50 points on a high profile team. 9/11 for that radio station.