The Eagles still are at least a year away from backing up the Brinks truck to Carson Wentz’s front door. But they are beginning to plan for the salary-cap consequences of the huge contract the 25-year-old quarterback could sign as early as next year, while they aggressively chase a second straight Lombardi Trophy.
The Eagles are restructuring a few veteran contracts to create some cap space heading into the start of the free-agency signing period Wednesday.
They will sign five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, 34, to a one-year deal Wednesday and could eventually add one or two other veterans to inexpensive short-term deals in the coming weeks, much like they did last year with cornerback Patrick Robinson and running back LeGarrette Blount.