Why Hasn’t Sly Howie Restructured Hurts’ Deal?

Posted: March 6, 2025 / By: Jake Thompson

PHILADELPHIA – Howie Roseman, the Eagles’ sly GM, hasn’t restructured Jalen Hurts’ deal to boost the 2025 salary cap—and fans are buzzing about why. Spoiler: it’s vintage “Howie Time,” the offseason magic where he outfoxes the NFL. Here’s why he’s holding off until 2026.

Hurts’ current five-year, $255M contract (signed 2023, runs to 2028) is a cap steal: just $21.77M in 2025—less than 8% of the projected $280M cap. Compare that to Mahomes eating 20% of the Chiefs’ cap. Why mess with a good thing? Eagles don’t need extra space now—they’ve got $40-50M to play with after cutting Slay.

Roseman’s saving cash for 2025 free agents like Josh Sweat (10 sacks, wants $15M/year) and Milton Williams (6 sacks, $10M range). Restructuring Hurts would push cap hits to 2026-2028, handcuffing Philly when stars like Jalen Carter need big deals. X fans call it “Howie’s chess”—he’s keeping his powder dry.

Next year’s the real “Howie Time.” Hurts’ cap jumps to $31.77M in 2026, and the NFL cap could hit $300M. Roseman can rework the deal then, spreading bonuses to ease future hits and free up space for a splash—like snagging a top corner (think Surtain II). Plus, after a Super Bowl LIX win (let’s say), Hurts’ value soars at 28. Howie might lock him in longer—say, to 2032—at $60M/year, keeping the cap low with his spread-the-money trick.

Roseman’s not rushing. He’s got Hurts cheap, a stacked roster, and a plan to dominate. Reddit’s r/Eagles sums it up: “Howie’s playing 4D chess while other GMs play checkers.” Offseason 2026 is when the fox strikes.

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