If Slay, 32, is seeking new money on a restructured contract, he could find a team with more financial flexibility by surveying the market. The Eagles could clear about $3.7 million in cap space by trading Slay before June 1, according to Over The Cap. If he’s traded after June 1, he’d clear $12.3 million in cap space next year. However, if he remains on the team and his base salary is restructured into a signing bonus, the Eagles could create up to $17.5 million in cap space.
“We have a lot of guys under contract, not only for this year, but going forward. We’re not going to make excuses for the position we’re in.” The hovering factor over this entire puzzle is quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is eligible to sign a contract extension for the first time in his career after three seasons. Roseman has indicated the Eagles want to keep the 24-year-old in Philadelphia for many years.