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Eagles Free Agency Roundup: Adam Schefter Thinks the Birds Will Shed More Salary

By Kyle Pagan

Published: Mar 12th, 2025 · 1:24 PM EDT

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Adam Schefter was on 97.5 The Fanatic and said the Eagles are more likely to shed salary rather than acquire more:

Here’s some more Eagles free agency news as we wait for the next shoe to drop on NFL free agency.

Rap Sheet says the trade for Kenyon Green doesn’t mean re-signing Mekhi Becton is impossible (skip to 1:55):

From @GMFB: The #Bills with two big-time additions in free agency, as Joey Bosa and Larry Ogunjobi both land in Buffalo. Plus, the #Ravens grab DeAndre Hopkins and the #Eagles and #Texans pulled off a trade. pic.twitter.com/eax5Oaw2xo

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2025

The Eagles were in the running for safety Justin Reid, who ended up signing with the Saints, according to James Palmer:

Reid had several teams that were very interested. Most notably it went down to the wire with the #Titans, #Eagles and #Saints with New Orleans winning out per source. https://t.co/MwEaeGpoZo

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) March 12, 2025

Was this a back-up plan for Howie when he traded CJGJ? There’s definitely a chance, but I would think they weren’t going all-in. They probably gave Reid a number and he went with Saints cause it was the most he got. Why else would you pick the Saints over the Eagles? The Birds have a plan B (I’d assume) and aren’t going to lose sleep over missing out on him.

Looking for safety help? Sounds like Justin Simmons has the Eagles high on his list. Simmons ranked 113th/170th for safeties according to PFF, fwiw:

Sounds like Justin Simmons only has one team on his list#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/YbDF3WWcLP

— 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 🦅 (@BirdsDBRoom) March 11, 2025

Kenny Gainwell signed a 1-year deal with the Steelers:

Sources: The #Steelers are finalizing a 1-year with former #Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell.

Gainwell, who had 1,906 total yards and 13 TDs in four years with Philly, stays in the state of Pennsylvania. pic.twitter.com/PbyHwb9Ctk

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 12, 2025

I love Kenny G. Very underrated as a backup. Tough, dependable, and could be counted on to spell Saquon all season. One last ballad for him:

The Eagles would have eight picks in the first four rounds including three projected compensatory picks for losing Milton Williams, Josh Sweat, and Isaiah Rodgers:

Including projected compensatory picks, the Eagles could have 8 selections in the first four rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.

1st
2nd
3rd (from Jets)
3rd
3rd (comp pick)
4th
4th (comp pick)
4th (comp pick)

Plus:

5th
6th
6th (comp pick)
7th

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) March 10, 2025

What is Howie cooking?