This past offseason, Jason Peters signed a one-year, $3 million deal to play right guard for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020 as the replacement for Brandon Books, who tore his Achilles tendon in June.
By all accounts, Peters was dominating training camp at right guard. But, after an injury to starting left tackle Andre Dillard, the Eagles asked Peters to move back to the position he's played to the tune of nine of Pro Bowls at left tackle—seven as an Eagle—in his 16 NFL seasons.
Peters initially signed for guard-level money, so the 38-year old wanted an appropriate pay raise if he was to shift back to his old position, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
On Thursday, Peters got his wish. The two sides worked out a restructured contract that will is now worth up to $8 million. The revised deal comes with a $2 million signing bonus and $4 million in guaranteed money. The team announced the restructured deal on their website.
Eagles head coach Doug Pederson praised the veteran for putting the team first.
“Jason Peters came into my office this morning and he has decided to slide over to left tackle,” Pederson said Monday. “This is the unselfishness [of Peters]. This is who he is. He sacrifices not only his body but for the football team.”
The Eagles considered other options after Dillard hit injured Reserve list with torn biceps, but decided to rely once again on Peters to protect Carson Wentz. Peters should be able to transition back rather smoothly, considering he started 13 games at left tackle in 2019 and has protected the blind side for the Eagles since 2009.
Matt Pryor is expected to the starter at right guard on Sunday when the Eagles kick off their season in a matchup against the Washington Football Team.
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