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Former Steelers DB Terrell Edmunds Can Earn Major Payday With Eagles

Originally posted on FanNation All Steelers
By Noah Strackbein | Last updated 3/26/23

The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to replace safety Terrell Edmunds after the former first-round pick signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Signing another one-year deal didn't come as a surprise after the safety market continued to stay low in free agency. Edmunds has been searching for a long-term deal the last two offseasons, but has seemingly run into free agency where his position has had little demand.

But his deal with Philly did come with some surprise. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, Edmunds' contract is worth more than $2 million, but the base salary doesn't exceed his deal with the Steelers from a year ago. However, the incentives could lead to a big payday.

Edmunds signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Steelers last offseason. This year, if he plays each of the Eagles' 17 games, he can earn an extra $6.449 million and has $850,000 in improvement incentives.

At the base, Edmunds' deal leaves questions about why he left the Steelers. Once you see the incentives, though, it's easy to see why a player who has played all but three games since his rookie season would take an availability-driven contract.

This article first appeared on FanNation All Steelers and was syndicated with permission.

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