The Philadelphia Eagles are positioned to receive a maximum of four compensatory picks in the 2027 NFL Draft. This entitlement is based on the calculation of qualifying free agents lost versus qualifying free agents gained.
Player Transactions
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Player Lost: EDGE Jaelan Phillips has reportedly reached an agreement with the Carolina Panthers on a four-year deal valued at $120 million, or $30 million per season. This transaction is anticipated to qualify for a third-round compensatory pick for the Eagles.
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Players Gained: No players have been reported as gained by the Eagles that would affect the compensatory pick formula.
Compensatory Pick Formula Application
The compensatory pick formula references average annual salary (APY) to project pick rounds.
As an illustration of how gains can offset losses:
- A player lost with an APY of $30 million, such as Jaelan Phillips, projects to a third-round pick.
- A player gained with an APY of $7.5 million, such as Jahan Dotson, projects to a sixth-round pick, which could potentially cancel a lower-value compensatory pick.