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But his cap hit is the sixth highest for an Eagles team that needs a little wiggle room, and a cut with a post-June 1 designation not only saves the Eagles $4.3 million in 2025, but also $17.7 million in 2026.
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Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
The loose fit allows for plenty of wiggle room from playtime to bedtime.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
On Wednesday, Trump granted automakers a one-month reprieve from the tariffs, underscoring the unpredictability — and potential wiggle room — in his administration's trade policy.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
The framework of a potential Smith extension, then, will likely aim to give KC some flexibility this season before getting more expensive in later seasons when the team’s cap has additional wiggle room.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
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Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
The loose fit allows for plenty of wiggle room from playtime to bedtime.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
On Wednesday, Trump granted automakers a one-month reprieve from the tariffs, underscoring the unpredictability — and potential wiggle room — in his administration's trade policy.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
The framework of a potential Smith extension, then, will likely aim to give KC some flexibility this season before getting more expensive in later seasons when the team’s cap has additional wiggle room.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Wiggle room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiggle%20room. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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