Thursday Open Thread: Eagles Free Agency Updates

Things have slowed down considerably, but with DeMarco Murray expected in town, we figured an open thread was in order.

We’ll keep this post updated throughout the day. New information will be added to the top.

6:37: The Eagles are looking to rework/extend Sam Bradford’s contract, according to Andrew Brandt:

With all these RB signings, highest Cap charge on Eagles is new QB Sam Bradford with $12.95M number. Team looking to rework/extend.

— Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) March 12, 2015

4:44: This is going to be quite a collection of running backs (assuming they all stay put):

Ryan Mathews IS signing in Philly, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2015

4:21: An Evan Mathis update:

Source close to situation confirms that @EvanMathis69 trade is indeed close. — Les Bowen (@LesBowen) March 12, 2015

Sheil gave some thoughts on that situation here. 3:40: Murray has arrived.

2:40: An expanding market for Evan Mathis?

Hearing the Fins, Bills, Rams, Vikings and possibly even Saints sniffing around on Evan Mathis, who Eagles are willing to move… — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 12, 2015

2:28: Looks like there could be some interest in Evan Mathis.

Rams believed to be one of teams involved in possible trade of Philly OG Evan Mathis. — Jim Thomas (@jthom1) March 12, 2015

2:17: The hits keep on coming. The Eagles are looking to trade Evan Mathis, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Mathis is 33, but he played at a high level last year and showed no signs of slowing down, even after returning from a knee injury. The Eagles have no logical replacements on the roster. And in case you missed it earlier, Nate Allen officially signed with the Raiders.

1:44: Terms of the Eagles/DeMarco Murray agreement are now out:

DeMarco Murray’s deal with Eagles is expected to be 5 years, $42 million, including $21 million guaranteed, per @mortreport and I. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2015

As for Ryan Mathews?

Ryan Mathews still hasn’t returned from his physical. Eagles and Mathews had a financial agreement. Source says situation is now “fluid”. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2015

12:47: Would the signing of DeMarco Murray impact the Ryan Mathews situation?

Question to someone in the know: Ryan Mathews still signing with the Eagles? Answer: “We shall see.” — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2015

Ryan Mathews just left the Eagles facility about 5 minutes ago. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2015

Mathews has a physical scheduled off site for this hour. So nothing final yet. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2015

12:39: Sounds like Murray is going to be an Eagle. Adam Schefter says he’s en route to Philadelphia and “expected to sign” with the Birds. The Cowboys have started to look into other RB options. We have a new post up with background and initial reaction on Murray.

11:24: In case you were curious about the time frame:

DeMarco Murray’s expected to arrive here at the Eagles facility in mid/late afternoon. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2015

11:03 am: Rumors continue to fly. Signing both would be perplexing.

I’ve been told from multiple people the #Eagles trying to sign Murray has no impact on signing Ryan Mathews. Chip wants them both — John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) March 12, 2015

10:34 am: Make of this what you will:

Schefty says DeMarco Murray would consider a last minute offer from DAL but he’s going to PHI w/the intent to sign. pic.twitter.com/NDv8ESABBL — NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) March 12, 2015

10:20 am: A former scout’s opinion:

I love Shady but DeMarco Murray is more suited to what Chip Kelly is looking for. — John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) March 12, 2015

Meanwhile, as we wait for Murray to land in Philly, details of the Byron Maxwell deal have emerged:

Byron Maxwell salaries for 2015 ($1 million), 2016 ($8.5 million), 2017 ($10 million) gtd, $250,000 roster bonuses in 2018, 2019, 2020 — Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) March 12, 2015

Get to know and love Byron Maxwell, every one. Guaranteed Eagle for the next 3 years for $32-33m, if I read it right, even if he struggles. — Sam Lynch (@shlynch) March 12, 2015

9:37 am: Signs pointing towards a deal.

Members of DeMarco Murray’s inner circle are headed to Philly, which tells you where this situation is going. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 12, 2015

9:24 am: And there’s this:

Worth repeating too: RB Ryan Mathews is already in the building here this morning in Philadelphia. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2015

“Before you sign, Ryan, let me show you the smoothie-maker. You’re gonna love this. It’s really something.”

9:06 am: Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Murray is coming to Philadelphia today with the “intent to sign” a contract. Obviously that could change, but Schefter was adamant that this is not a leverage play. One very important note: The Ryan Mathews contract has not been signed yet and is not official. If Murray joins the Eagles, it’s possible Mathews could no longer be in the mix.

8:24 am: Oregon’s Pro Day is today, but it sounds like Chip Kelly might be sticking around for the meet and greet with Murray.

Source tells me DeMarco Murray & his wife are headed to PHI tomorrow AM. Chip Kelly cancelled his own flight to send jet to DAL for them. — Sarah Spain (@SarahSpain) March 12, 2015

Good point here by Ross Tucker:

DeMarco Murray signing with Eagles makes no sense though I wonder if Bills regret giving up Alonso & $ for McCoy when could’ve had Murray. — Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) March 12, 2015

We offered some thoughts on Murray yesterday.