12 Eagles Entering Their Final Season With Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for Friday's season opener against the Packers. The expectations are high in Philadelphia as they are looking to have a bounce-back season after the disappointing collapse to finish out the 2023 campaign.

Regardless of what happens in the 2024 NFL season, some members of the team are likely having their final season on the Eagles. Whether it's for contractual, financial, and or aging reasons, the Eagles will find it hard to bring back the following 12 players for another season after this one.

James Bradberry, CB

The veteran cornerback is still on the team against all odds. When the 2023 season ended, James Bradberry was likely at the top of the list of departure candidates for most Eagles fans. The 31-year-old had a miserable end to the season and was a big part of the defensive collapse in the second half of the season.

The Eagles weren't able to find a suitor for Bradberry. His dead cap number likely proved too high to cut him, either. So, Philadelphia decided to bring him back albeit in a different position. The former Pro Bowler is starting the season as the backup safety behind Reed Blankenship.

Whether the position change helps him remains to be seen but there is a much bigger problem. Bradberry suffered a lower leg injury earlier in the week and will be out for the next six to eight weeks. He is currently on the IR list, jeopardizing his status to return before the NFL trade deadline. Even if they can't move him mid-season, it is difficult to see the Eagles bringing him back for yet another season after this one.