Philadelphia Eagles Release Veteran Offensive Tackle Fred Johnson
The Philadelphia Eagles are parting ways with offensive tackle Fred Johnson, creating $2.2 million in dead money against the salary cap.
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Key points
- Eagles release veteran offensive tackle Fred Johnson
- Move results in $2.2 million in dead money and a $740,000 cap hit
- Johnson has played in seven games for Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing veteran offensive lineman Fred Johnson, according to a report from Ian Rapoport on Friday. The roster move leaves the team with a $740,000 cap hit while generating $2.2 million in dead money, based on figures from OverTheCap.com. Johnson has appeared in seven games for Philadelphia.
Johnson entered the league in 2019 as an undrafted free agent out of Florida, initially joining the Pittsburgh Steelers before being waived during his rookie campaign. Over his career, the 29-year-old has spent time with several organizations, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Jacksonville Jaguars, prior to his stints in Philadelphia.
What to watch next: Monitor how the Eagles adjust their offensive line depth following Johnson's departure.
Source NFL Trade Rumors — nfltraderumors.co/eagles-release-ot-fred-johnson-2/ ↗
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