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Eagles to keep retired Lane Johnson on roster until June 2 for cap reasons
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson retired unexpectedly this week, and the team plans to keep him on its roster until June 2.
Keeping him there delays the salary-cap impact of his retirement until 2028, rather than triggering a large charge sooner.
Johnson received a $21.7 million option bonus before the season, and he is expected to repay several million dollars, though the amount has not been settled.
Discussions about the money involve the NFL Players Association and the NFL management council.
The Eagles’ choice leaves them with one fewer roster spot, so they cut veteran backup quarterback Andy Dalton.
Johnson’s retirement and the trade of center Cam Jurgens to Baltimore have left Philadelphia short-handed on the offensive line.
The Eagles say they still believe they can win this season, and the details of Johnson’s repayment remain under discussion.
The Philadelphia Eagles plan to keep retired right tackle Lane Johnson on their roster until June 2 for salary-cap reasons.
Keeping Johnson on the roster is intended to delay the bulk of the cap impact until 2028.
Johnson retired unexpectedly this week, and the Eagles are expected to keep him on the 53-man roster rather than place him on the reserve/retired list.
The team cut veteran quarterback Andy Dalton amid roster constraints, including injuries.
Johnson received a $21.7 million option bonus before the season and is expected to repay several million dollars, though the exact amount has not been determined.
- Who
- The Philadelphia Eagles and retired right tackle Lane Johnson.
- What
- The Eagles plan to keep Johnson on their roster until June 2. The move is intended to manage the salary-cap impact of his retirement.
- When
- Johnson retired this past week. The Eagles plan to keep him on the roster until June 2.
- Where
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Why
- Keeping Johnson on the roster delays the bulk of the cap impact until 2028.
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pay back several million dollars -- with the exact number to be determined
Johnson received a $21.7 million option bonus.
Johnson abruptly retired from football, and Cam Jurgens was traded to the Baltimore Ravens.
The Eagles cut veteran backup Andy Dalton amid roster constraints.
The Eagles plan to keep Johnson on the roster for salary-cap reasons.
- Roster plan
- Keep Lane Johnson on the roster until June 2
- Cap impact
- Bulk of the impact delayed until 2028
- Option bonus
- $21.7 million
- Quarterback cut
- Andy Dalton
- Jurgens trade
- Eagles sent Cam Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Baltimore for a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick
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