Avonte Maddox is leaving the Philadelphia Eagles after six seasons. The Philadelphia Eagles are currently rearranging their roster. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team has opted to release cornerback Avonte Maddox as part of their offseason reorganization. The 27-year-old had a $9.6 million salary cap hit for 2024 after playing with the Eagles for six seasons. But there’s a small catch.
Additional roster changes: according to sources, CB Avonte Maddox is being released by the Philadelphia Eagles after six seasons. In 2024, he was subject to a $9.6 million wage cap. Both parties are open to a reunion and will continue to communicate.
The cornerback’s ailments are the main subject of the constant narrative that surrounds him. Maddox’s health has caused him to miss a considerable number of games during the past two seasons.
After suffering a pectoral muscle injury in Week 2, Maddox was limited to playing in only four games the previous season. In the Eagles’ 2022–23 season, the defensive back made nine appearances in the regular season. Furthermore, during his first three years as an Eagle, he has missed a number of games.
Maddox finished the regular season with 250 combined tackles (191 solo and 59 assisted), 32 interception yards, 31 passes defended, and eight forced fumbles while playing for Philadelphia. The former Pittsburgh Panther finished the postseason with 39 total tackles (ten assisted, 29 solo), and four passes defensed.
