The Eagles are moving on from linebacker Nigel Bradham, as Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets. By declining his option, they’ll make him a free agent in mid-March. 
After spending his first four seasons with the Bills, Bradham joined the Eagles as a free agent in 2016. That first deal – two years at $7MM – proved to be a tremendous value. After that, he was re-upped on a five-year, $40MM deal that delivered mix results. And, thanks to a one-game suspension for aggravated assault, Bradham’s $14MM in guarantees were wiped out.
Bradham did not perform up to his usual standards in 2019 and he was limited to just 12 games. Over the last four years, he’s started in all 58 of his games for the Birds, notching 348 tackles along the way.
Had he stayed, Bradham would have counted for $9.7MM against the salary cap. Instead, they’ll save roughly $4.5MM.
Given his history with the team, it’s possible that he could return on a cheaper deal, but the Eagles will prioritize other linebacker options in the interim. Bradham surely would have liked to play out the remainder of his $40MM contract, but they’ve at least done him a solid by giving him advanced notice.
Bradham, turns 31 in September, just before the start of what would be his ninth career season as a pro.
And, thanks to a one-game suspension for aggravated assault, Bradham’s $14MM in guarantees were wiped out.
Dummy
Why
probably wiped out dead money? made it easier to cut and resign cheaper.
Spot on
Thanks for helping us hoist the Lombardi trophy!!!
“prioritize other linebacker options”…they dont prioritize the linebacker position at all…so who?
Looks like a good pickup for a team in need of linebacking help. Probably has at least two or three more good years in the tank.