Earlier this month, the New York Giants made one of the biggest moves of the NFL offseason to date, releasing former Pro Bowl cornerback James Bradberry.
The Giants seemingly made the move for salary cap relief. Releasing Bradberry saved the Giants $10.2 million in salary-cap space.
Bradberry was excellent in 2021, starting 16 games and recording four interceptions.
Once he was released, it was clear that Bradberry would be one of the highest priority free agents that left available in the NFL. And he’s now signed with another NFC East team, so the Giants will still see him a lot.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Wednesday that Bradberry has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year, $10 million deal.
Sources: Former #Giants Pro Bowl CB James Bradberry has agreed to terms with the #Eagles on a 1-year deal for $10M. A big-time post-draft addition, as Bradberry lands in a perfect spot.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 18, 2022
Bradberry will now play alongside another former Pro Bowl cornerback, Darius Slay. That could be one of the best secondaries in the NFL.
Many around the NFL world are extremely excited to see what the Eagles will look like with the addition of Bradberry next season.
That’s a big time move! Him and @bigplay24slay that’s deadly! https://t.co/88fZe0jzGh
— Nino (@qdiggs6) May 18, 2022
The #Eagles offseason:
– Signed LB Haason Reddick
– Signed LB Kyzir White
– Acquired a 2023 first-round pick
– Acquired WR A.J. Brown
– Drafted DT Jordan Davis
– Drafted LB Nakobe Dean
– Signed CB James Bradberry#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/KbVewruQW4— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) May 18, 2022
The #Eagles top-4 cornerbacks
Darius Slay
James Bradberry
Avonte Maddox
Zech McPhearsonThat will play for a team that expects to contend in the NFC East.#FlyEaglesFly
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) May 18, 2022
"the Eagles signing James Bradberry is a really tough look for the cap is real worldview"
— Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) May 18, 2022
Slay certainly seems excited about the move, tweeting “Yes sir!!! Let’s get it” following the news on Wednesday.
Yes sir!!! Let’s get it @Brad_B21 https://t.co/wqbKdARgNL
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) May 18, 2022
While many are excited about Bradberry joining the Eagles, Giants fans are certainly dreading facing him two times each season for as long as he’s in Philadelphia.
James Bradberry to the #Eagles is a nice get for them. Eagles truly do have the best roster in the NFC East. Dave Gettlemans mess continues to haunt the #Giants in many ways. #NFL
— NFL Insider (@AngryNFLInsider) May 18, 2022
The mess Dave Gettleman left behind just keeps on haunting the #Giants. Nobody should blame James Bradberry for the move instead they should blame Dave Gettleman. #TogetherBlue
— Gmen Update (@GmenUpdate) May 18, 2022
Giants fans watching the team have to release James Bradberry just for him to sign with the Eagles
pic.twitter.com/XBTGw09vp2— Birds vs Boys Pod (@BirdsVsBoysPod) May 18, 2022
This is the latest of some big moves that the Eagles have made this NFL offseason. The team recently traded for star wide receiver A.J. Brown and brought in two big draft picks on defense in Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean.
The Eagles made a huge leap last season, going 9-8 making the playoffs after winning only four games in 2020.
Given the impact players that the organization has brought in, the team could be a true contender in the NFC next season if Bradberry has a similar impact to what he had over the years with the Giants.
