The Philadelphia Eagles have already lost a few contributors from their Super Bowl team last season. With the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants making huge splashes on Tuesday, Philly needed to answer. It was crucial for them not to get left behind. The Eagles did exactly that as they will bring back cornerback James Bradberry.
Bradberry, who signed away from the Giants in the offseason with the rival Eagles, will return to Philadelphia for three additional years. He signed a one-year “prove it” deal and then, well, he proved it.
“All-Pro CB James Bradberry is returning to the Eagles on three-year deal worth $38 million, including $20 million fully guaranteed and another $6 million in incentives, per sources. Total package is $44 million,” Schefter said.
All-Pro CB James Bradberry is returning to the Eagles on three-year deal worth $38 million, including $20 million fully guaranteed and another $6 million in incentives, per sources. Total package is $44 million. pic.twitter.com/SMPhDKlPub
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
The Eagle defense lost Javon Hargrave and T.J. Edwards to the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears earlier this week. They also might lose cornerback Darius Slay, but they will almost certainly have Bradberry there.
Bradberry clued NFL insider Josina Anderson in on why he decided to return to the Eagles.
“I went back because of the familiarity with the coaching staff, because I love the city, and playing for the Eagles,” Bradberry said in a statement.
CB James Bradberry to me on why he returned to Philly: pic.twitter.com/wu2ZSCoaCh
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 14, 2023
The NFL world reacted to the huge news on Tuesday as a variety of topics had people talking on a very busy first day of free agency.
Just want fans to realize this:
James Bradberry returns on a 12.6 mil/year deal, which doesn't even put him in top 15 paid CBs.#Eagles
— Thomas R. Petersen (@thomasrp93) March 14, 2023
“There were other teams that offered me more, but I feel like Philly fit me the best.” – James Bradberry
WE LOVE YOU, JAMES pic.twitter.com/GsGtXhy81o
— Jake Rabadi (@JakeRabadiNFL) March 14, 2023
The #Eagles reached out to James Bradberry this morning (were in constant communication) and wanted to get a deal done, I'm told.
Bradberry took a discount to stay in Philly.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson could be next.
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) March 14, 2023
The Eagles have re-signed James Bradberry to a three-year deal (per @TomPelissero).
Bradberry allowed just 353 yards on 85 targets in 2022, more than 100 fewer than any other player with as many targets in a season since 2016.@Brad_B21 | @Eagles pic.twitter.com/MgSO1vgYxJ
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 14, 2023
SCHEFTER: “James Bradberry returns to Philly on a three year deal”
RAPOPORT: “Boston Scott is staying an Eagle”
AJ BROWN: “Now, the humble grape? That’s an underrated fruit.”
— not matt (@PanasonicDX4500) March 14, 2023
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