It’s been a comparatively quiet day for the Philadelphia Eagles when it comes to NFL free company information however the group did deal with two of their very own on Tuesday.
The Birds agreed to phrases on one-year contracts with Greg Ward and Andre Chachere, based on an official announcement from the group.
Ward was set to be a restricted free agent. As an alternative of tendering him (like they did with Nate Herbig), the Eagles signed him to a brand new contract. One would guess Ward signed a deal for lower than the bottom RFA tender, which is value $2.4 million.
Right here’s what we wrote about Ward earlier this offseason:
REVIEW: After being a starter for the Eagles in 2020, Ward discovered himself as a backup in 2021. A great chunk of his restricted manufacturing got here in rubbish time. Ward did have a restricted position as a purple zone contributor however he wasn’t notably efficient down there. He dropped a landing within the Eagles’ loss to the Giants and his utilization on the Philly Particular redux was a case of Nick Sirianni getting too cute.
OUTLOOK: Ward is about to be a restricted free agent this offseason. If the Eagles wish to use the bottom RFA tender on him, it might value $2.43 million. Which may not appear to be a lot however it might be the nineteenth highest cap quantity on 2022 Eagles. Ward isn’t so worthwhile that it’s important to pay him that. The Eagles might decide to not tender him, let him check free company, and in the end convey him again on a less expensive one-year deal. Ward is ideally a WR4 or WR5 sort, not a full-time starter.
The Eagles worth Ward’s management as a senior member of a really younger broad receiver room. That being mentioned, he shouldn’t be robotically assured enjoying time or a spot on this yr’s group. He ought to should earn his position as soon as once more with the Eagles ideally including extra receiver expertise.
As for Chachere, he was set to be an exclusive-rights free agent. As an ERFA, you need to settle for no matter provide the group offers you (so, sometimes the minimal) as a result of the choice is to cease enjoying within the NFL. Chachere might be a restricted free agent subsequent yr.
Chachere was a strong pickup by the Eagles off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts final season. He solely noticed 56 snaps on protection previous to enjoying within the meaningless Week 18 finale. Chachere principally contributed on particular groups; he completed tied for second on the roster in ST tackles.
Chachere will compete for a spot on the 2022 roster. His versatility to play at a number of secondary spots (together with security and nickel nook) offers him a leg up on his rivals.
In associated information, the Eagles are NOT going to make use of an RFA tender on Boston Scott. This a lot was first reported by Dave Zangaro.
Although Scott is a likeable participant, this resolution shouldn’t come as a shock. We previously outlined why:
Scott is about to be a restricted free agent this offseason. The bottom RFA tender is value about $2.43 million, which is like prime 30 working again cash when it comes to annual worth. That’s most likely greater than the Eagles are keen to pay him. The group might decline to tender Scott, permitting him to enter unrestricted free company. From there, Scott might come again to the Eagles at a decrease fee if he doesn’t have any higher presents on the market. Possibly he returns on a one-year deal value simply over $1 million?
The Eagles possible have curiosity in bringing Scott again on the proper worth. The identical could possibly be mentioned about Alex Singleton, who also didn’t receive an RFA tender from Philly. To be decided in the event that they’ll determine to maneuver on or come again for an additional yr.
