There’s been a lot of talk recently about how June 1 might bring resolution to the lingering Zach Ertz saga. Whereas trading or releasing Ertz prior to 4:00 PM Eastern today would’ve opened up $4.95 million in cap space ($7.8 million dead money), the Eagles can now clear $8.5 million on this year’s cap.
But it doesn’t appear an Ertz trade or release is necessarily imminent. Tim McManus recently indicated as much:
June 1 has been viewed as a possible pivot point in this situation. If Ertz is traded or released after this date, the Eagles would receive an additional $3.