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Eagles Restructure Smith's Contract

The Philadelphia Eagles have restructured linebacker Nolan Smith's contract to create significant cap space for both the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

The Eagles converted $1.24 million of Smith's 2026 salary to a bonus, creating $992,000 in immediate cap space for this season. Additionally, $12.5 million of his 2027 salary was converted to a bonus, opening up $10 million in cap space for next season. milkshake.it.com

The restructuring gives the team flexibility to potentially add to the roster while maintaining future salary cap compliance under General Manager Howie Roseman.