Former Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson had his contract restructured by the Philadelphia Eagles, and he’ll now be making the veteran minimum of $920,000 with a matching cap hit in 2021.
At the time of his being claimed off waivers, Johnson was in the final year of his rookie deal that carried a cap hit of $1,366,869. This move will save the Eagles nearly $500K in cap space.
Eagles restructured RB Kerryon Johnson’s contract. His cap hit went from $1,366,869 to $920K
Philadelphia now has $8,266,322 in cap space, per Dave Zangaro pic.twitter.com/ZGjk9DdJfi
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A former Lions 2nd round pick in 2018, Johnson was made expendable by the arrival of draft pick Jermar Jefferson and the signing of free-agent Jamaal Williams. He finished 2020 with 181 yards and two touchdowns on 52 rushing attempts and 19 receptions for 187 yards and one TD.
He’ll be competing for a spot on the Eagles with the likes of Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, Kenny Gainwell and Jordan Howard.
