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Eagles' $81M Dead Money Sparks Super Bowl Sustainability Concerns

9/10/2025

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The Philadelphia Eagles face $81.4 million in dead money, nearly 30% of their 2025 salary cap.
They recently secured their second Super Bowl in eight seasons and are favorites to win again.
Owner Jeffrey Lurie and GM Howie Roseman’s aggressive spending strategy raises sustainability concerns.
Critics point to teams like Jacksonville and Cleveland, where high spending did not ensure success.
The Eagles consistently rank among the top five in cash-over-cap rates from 2015-2024.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Eagles face $81.4 million in dead money, nearly 30% of their 2025 salary cap.
They recently secured their second Super Bowl in eight seasons and are favorites to win again.
Owner Jeffrey Lurie and GM Howie Roseman’s aggressive spending strategy raises sustainability concerns.
Critics point to teams like Jacksonville and Cleveland, where high spending did not ensure success.
The Eagles consistently rank among the top five in cash-over-cap rates from 2015-2024.