Every dollar counts for the cash-strapped Philadelphia Eagles.
Eagles cornerback Ron Brooks took a pay cut on Friday, according to a report by ESPN’s Field Yates. Brooks was slated to make $1.85 million in 2017, but that number has now been reduced to $1 million. Philadelphia saves $850,000 in cap space with the move.
Source: Eagles DB Ron Brooks took a paycut from $1.85M to $1M for 2017. The 2018 year in his contract is also now an option year.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 31, 2017
The 28-year-old slot cornerback played in just six games last year after rupturing his right quad tendon against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6.
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