I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fan account know less about the salary cap
There needs to be a proper write up on how badly Howie Roseman has jacked up the eagles cap.
Landon Dickerson is due $90,000,000. He has void years going to 2031. Retirement literally accelerates the cap to today, but Dickerson believes he can still play, so IR it is.
However, in 2027, this becomes even more problematic. No team will want to inherit this contract, so Philly is left with a ticking timebomb, a lost roster spot, lack of depth, cap hell, and eventually problems with the NFLPA based on how they handle him.
This situation is spread across the top of the Eagles payroll. Specifically really bad with Hurts. Dickerson is the domino effect which will cause Philly to roll further void years into current players, virtually guaranteeing they're on the roster until 2030+.
One single players drop in performance, retirement, injury, will cripple them for 4+ years. Their lack of depth is already apparent.
Rosemans only prayer is that the NFL salary cap literally doubles in size, and he's banking on TV contracts for it to happen. The main problem with this is the streaming platforms.
CBS, FOX, and ESPN are growing increasingly concerned with the amount of exclusive games the streaming services are being awarded, with the TV channels demanding the NFL reduce the likability factor of most of these games. However, Netflix and Amazon are already finished with their streaming trials, they're ready for a heavier load.
All of this to say, the NFL will always end up on top, but it's highly likely there will be some internal temporary casualties. A moneyball type film will be made out of this scenario one day.