Philadelphia Eagles veteran cornerback James Bradberry was not present at OTAs on Thursday. 

That marks the second voluntary OTA session that Bradberry has missed. 

Reports surfaced earlier this week that Bradberry would be in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday and Friday hosting a charity event, so he had a valid excuse to miss, though one still has to wonder where he was during the first OTA practice when many other veterans showed up. 

Fellow cornerback Darius Slay was one veteran who made sure to show up last week and spoke on behalf of Bradberry's absence. 

"I talk to Bradberry all the time. He in good spirits," Slay told reporters last week. "JB, what he going on year nine? Yea, he be good. He made a lot of money, played good, All-Pro, Pro Bowl player. We had talks. He is in good spirits. His mindset is the same way as mine is. He's gonna help these young guys get better and make sure we give them the tools to be successful at what they do."

Slay did not make it this week, but after stressing the importance of showing up for the rookies, we can expect him to make it out to more voluntary practices and workouts. 

Cutting Bradberry Would Make Sense 

As for Bradberry, many project that he will be a salary cap casualty, especially if he doesn't plan on fighting to keep his spot on the roster, which involves attending OTAs.

Bradberry has a $15.1 million dead cap hit for 2024, but the Eagles could choose to cut him post-June 1, which would lower that dead cap number to $4.3 million. 

The Eagles have 14 cornerbacks competing this offseason, including first and second-round draft picks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. And according to Slay, they're already living up to expectations. 

Meanwhile, Bradberry has not lived up to expectations and is coming off a disappointing season where he logged just one interception and 13 pass breakups. 

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