Securing the bag: OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai could get $8M-$12M/year in free agency?

Eagles offensive lineman Halapoulivaati Vaitai is expected to command a solid market when he reaches free agency, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL.com, who indicates “Big V” should earn a salary between $8M and $12M annually. While the free-agent tackle market hypothetically contains a few interesting options, veterans such as Anthony Castonzo and Andrew Whitworth are largely expected to re-sign with the Colts and Rams, respectively. Vaitai, only 26 years old, will present a youthful alternative among a crop of available tackles that also includes Jack Conklin and Bryan Bulaga. The Eagles haven’t ruled out re-signing Vaitai, but it seems highly unlikely they’ll have a spot for the former fifth-round pick given the presence of fellow tackles Andre Dillard and Lane Johnson. Philadelphia announced Thursday that veteran lineman Jason Peters will be allowed to test free agency, and it’s unclear if the club is interested in retaining him. Vaitai played more than 70 percent of the Eagles’ offensive snaps during hi

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