Derek Barnett is in a tight battle for a spot in the Eagles’ edge rush rotation, and with Day 3 of training camp set for Friday, the veteran restructured his contract on Thursday.
Barnett suffered a season-ending torn ACL last year during a Week 1 win over the Lions. The 26-year-old will look to emerge as a force against the run game.
Eagles DE Derek Barnett has agreed to a restructured contract, as he was previously due a $7.5M salary ($1.5M guaranteed) with up to $1M in per-game bonuses (max value $8.5M).
He’s now due a $3.5M guaranteed salary, with $250K in per-game bonuses and up to $2.25M in incentives…
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) July 27, 2023
According to Over The Cap, Barnett was previously due a $7.5M salary ($1.5M guaranteed) with up to $1M in per-game bonuses (max value $8.5M) for the final year of his contract.
The former Tennessee Vols star will now make a $3.5M guaranteed salary, with $250K in per-game bonuses and up to $2.25M in incentives (max value $6M).
The move could ensure that Barnett makes the roster, or a potential trade could be in the works.
Philadelphia is waiting for Barnett to fulfill the promise he showed as a rookie when the 2017 first-round draft pick logged five sacks and 16 quarterback hits.
Barnett has had key moments over his six years in Philadelphia, but he must make another leap.
