He would be stupid to want out. Nobody else is going to pay him 12.5 million this season and a possible 22 million next year. Let the Eagles cut him and he collects 22 mil guaranteed.
Why?
He's made a crap ton of money already and he wants to play. Even if he agreed to a restructure, he's going to get paid by someone. Maybe not $12.5MM but maybe 8 or so from someone like Denver.
Frankly, it would be brilliant if he could swing a trade to Denver. He's rich already, he'd likely still have a nice chunk of change coming from Denver, and he has a far better shot of winning a SB than he would in Philly.
Who's going to pick up that contract? I wouldn't. If he gets traded, he likely gets renegotiated. Besides, he's the likely starter this season. Maybe next year but I don't see him doing it this year.
Rumors are he's told the Eagles to work a trade out and that he'll restructure for a team that wants him.
That's possible but I think it's stupid if he does that. He's going to be the starter this season IMO. Maybe next year but this year? I don't see anybody paying him that kind of money. I wouldn't but then again, people are handing out ridiculous contracts to QBs who are not very good. I guess anything is possible.
If the Eagles come to him and say Denver wants him, would he be stupid?
Of course not. He'd go from starting for a loser to being an instant SB contender.