Philly fans, it’s good news! This offseason, all eyes are on Jalen Hurts and his team, the Philadelphia Eagles. As obvious, who could miss to see roster decisions of the Super Bowl winner? Yeah, it’s true that a couple of moves by Hurts’s team puzzled many, such as the releasing of James Bradberry and six-time Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay. But now as per recent reports, the Texas-to-Philadelphia pipeline remains strong.
Before moving ahead, let’s rewind a bit. Remember when the Eagles were going to play their Super Bowl LIX game and Jalen Hurts’s teammate said – “I’m definitely not retiring after this game, win or lose. I’m definitely playing next year. It’s really how you take it when you get up in age. You take it one year at a time?” We are talking about Lane Johnson. That time, the offensive tackle expressed that he can play till 40, but will decide one year at a time. Hence, Philly has come up with a new gift for their veteran player.
According to Philadelphia Eagles on X, “Paving the Lane for another year. We’ve agreed to terms with Lane Johnson on a one-year contract extension through 2027.” As Johnson expressed his moving forward with one year at a time, it seems Jalen Hurts’s team is also moving ahead with one year deal at a time.
Paving the Lane for another year
We’ve agreed to terms with Lane Johnson on a one-year contract extension through 2027.@Toyota | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/O4kwFgQcle
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 17, 2025
On February 14, the Eagles locked in part of his 2025 salary, guaranteeing $10 million for injury. But now, they’ve taken it a step further by extending him for another year, keeping him under contract through 2027. According to Adam Schefter, Johnson reworked his deal, adding $8 million over the next two years and securing $30 million more in guarantees.
At 35 years old, this Jalen Hurts’s teammate is still a force. Over the next two seasons, he’ll earn $48 million, with $40 million guaranteed. And last season? He was unstoppable. The OT was ranked No. 1 among all NFL right tackles in pass-blocking grade (88.1), knockdown percentage (0.2%), and pressure percentage (2.2%). The illustrious resume didn’t end there for Lane Johnson. In 451 pass-blocking snaps, he allowed zero sacks and just one QB hit. Indeed he is a veteran – a leader – and still one of the best in the game.
Besides him, Jalen Hurts and the team have also signed pass rusher Azeez Ojulari to a year. According to Adam Schefter on his Instagram post, former Giants, Ojulari, has been signed to a $4 million deal for one year with the Eagles. The insider further noted, “Ojulari, who had 6.0 sacks last year, stays in NFC East and follows the same path that Saquon Barkley did during free agency last year.”
This is a developing story…..
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