HERE’S WHY EAGLES ARE STILL IN SALARY CAP HELL!

By Sarah Berkowitz

The Eagles recently re-did safety Rodney McLeod’s contract (above), which Over the Cap says freed up about $2.5 million in cap space.

But that still leaves the Birds in cap hell, which will get worse once they sign No. 1 draft pick Derek Barnett.

Here is a breakdown:

Top Hits Against the Cap:

1. Jason Peters, OT ($11.7 million)

2. Lane Johnson, OT ($9.8 million)

3. Alshon Jeffery, WR ($9.5 million)

4. Fletcher Cox, DT ($9 million)

5. Vinny Curry, DE ($9 million)

Cuts That Would Save Money:

1. Jason Kelce, C ($5 million) **post June 1st cut**

2. Mychal Kendricks, LB ($5 million) **post June 1st cut**

3. Torrey Smith, WR ($4.35 million)

4. Darren Sproles, RB ($4 million)

5. Ryan Mathews, RB ($4 million)