You might not have realized it, but today is a noteworthy day on the NFL calendar. May 9 marks the first day where free agent signings do not count against (or towards) a team’s compensatory pick formula.

With that in mind, Over The Cap released an updated compensatory pick projection since the formulas are virtually determined by now.

As it turns out, the Eagles are potentially projected to get one more comp pick than originally thought, thanks to some creative contract structuring from Howie Roseman. OTC’s Nick Korte has the explanation:

So THAT explains why Wallace has a bizarre weight clause in his contract.

It’s interesting that we don’t see this tactic used more often. Maybe it’s just another case of Roseman playing three-dimensional chess while the rest of the league plays checkers.

If the Eagles do end up receiving a compensatory pick for Robinson, that’ll give the Eagles a total of 11 picks in the 2019 NFL Draft. That’s some real nice ammo to help Philadelphia replenish their roster with young, inexpensive talent.

Eagles 2019 NFL Draft picks

1st

2nd (from Baltimore Ravens)

2nd

3rd

4th

4th (projected compensatory pick)

5th

6th

6th (projected compensatory pick)

6th (projected compensatory pick)

7th