Report: Eagles, Dolphins Discussing Trade Involving Byron Maxwell
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly trying to trade cornerback Bryon Maxwell.
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According to the NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the Eagles and Miami Dolphins are discussing a potential trade for Maxwell.
The #Dolphins are in talks with the #Eagles on a trade for CB Byron Maxwell, source said. It's in the works,
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2016
Last year, the #Eagles gave CB Byron Maxwell a 6-year deal worth $63M. This year, they're deep in discussions to trade him to the #Dolphins.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2016
As soon as they acquire his replacement RT @OmarKelly: Miami #Dolphins expected to release Pro Bowl CB Brent Grimes https://t.co/fUeyqFOGs4
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2016
Maxwell, 28, was signed to a six-year contract worth $63 million last offseason by Chip Kelly and the Eagles.
Maxwell has a $9.7 million cap hit in 2016 with $13.3 million in dead money, if cut, according to Spotrac.com. However, the Eagles -- or a team that acquires him via trade -- could save significant money if they chose to release Maxwell after the 2016 season.
Update (3pm): Eagles looking to trade Kiko Alonso, along with Maxwell
Eagles-Dolphins now trying to finalize trade that will send Kiko Alonso and Byron Maxwell to MIA for draft-pick comp, per league
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 7, 2016
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