James Bradberry is back with the Eagles after agreeing to a three-year, $38 million deal free-agent deal.
Bradberry logged 44 tackles, three interceptions, and a pick-six in 2022 while betting on himself after signing a one-year deal following his release from the Giants.
The moves keep one of the NFL’s top cornerbacks in Philadelphia and depending on what happens with Darius Slay, the organization could maintain one of the league’s top duos.
Here’s an instant analysis and takeaways from the move.
Salary rank
The $12.6 million per season average puts Bradberry among the top 15 at his position and is a fair deal for a veteran set to turn 30 years old.
Bradberry turned down more lucrative offers
Bradberry gave the Eagles an opportunity to match any final offer, and he did more than that, turning down more lucrative offers to stay with the Eagles.
James Bradberry: “I went back because of familiarity with the coaching staff, because I love the city and playing for the Eagles. They gave me a deal around what I was looking for. Yes, there were other teams that offered me more, but I feel like Philly fit me the best.” pic.twitter.com/j3LuZOMAoJ
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) March 15, 2023
Eagles dynamic duo is no more
Bradberry is returning, but he’ll play without Darius Slay, as Adam Schefter reported that the Philadelphia Eagles are releasing the Pro Bowl cornerback at the start of the new league year.