Eagles have 24 players entering contract years in 2026

The most expensive part of any NFL free agency happens in the first few hours of the legal tampering period, and as the salary cap continues to explode, teams will routinely combine to hand out nearly $4 billion in total contract obligations in an effort to improve their rosters. According to Over The Cap , the Philadelphia Eagles have 24 who'll be free agents in 2027 or entering the final year of their contracts in 2026, creating key decisions for the front office as the team plans for the future. The Eagles could buy time by exercising the 5th year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith, while six of their 24 unrestricted free agents signed one-year deals in 2026.

Of the 24 Free agents, six are homegrown talents entering the final year of their contract, while Riq Woolen is a one-year signing that could explode into a massive deal or lead to a high compensatory pick because Philadelphia still needs to sign Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean in 2027. 2027 free agents on 1-year deals Johnny Mundt TE Prior to joining the Jaguars, Mundt spent three seasons with the Vikings. Last season, he caught nine passes (on 19 targets) for 111 yards across 16 regular-season games in 2025, when he served mostly as a run blocker and backup to Brenton Strange.

Jonathan Jones CB In 2024, Jones appeared in 17 games for New England and tallied 58 tackles, six passes defended, and two forced fumbles. He started at least 14 games for the third consecutive season. Jones started a career-high 16 games in 2022 and posted career-highs in tackles (68), interceptions (4), and passes defended (11).

Michael Carter II CB Carter II, a fifth-year veteran, struggled in coverage last season and was under contract through 2027. Carter signed a three-year, $30. 75 million extension with the Jets through the 2027 season, but renegotiated his contract and could be moved to the safety position.