Philadelphia Eagles Trade Rumors

Fargas deal unlikely
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March 13
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"In talking to Justin Fargas, you can tell that he really wants to sign with the Eagles. Unfortunately for him, the Eagles aren't likely to sign the free agent running back, according to a league source. Fargas has played his entire career with the lowly Raiders, so joining a winning organization would have been nice. But a deal could not be struck and he's left the NovaCare Complex. Beforehand, though, he felt positive about the vibes he was feeling from the Eagles. "From what I understand they're excited about the possibility for me to be an Eagles," Fargas said. "They feel like my style of play can fit in well here. This is known as a tough city and a tough team and I consider myself a ..."
Eagles eyeing Ray Edwards, report says
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March 12
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"The Delaware County (Pa.) Times reported that the Philadelphia Eagles are expected to try to sign Vikings free-agent defensive end Ray Edwards. The report made no mention of a possible timetable. The Vikings tendered Edwards, a restricted free agent, at a first-round level for $2.521 million for one year. If Edwards receives an offer from another team, the Vikings would have seven days to match it. If they don't, the Vikings would receive a first-round draft pick."
Baskett may be coming back to Eagles
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March 12
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"They brought back Jeremiah Trotter, so there's no reason to think the Eagles won't welcome Hank Baskett back to the nest. The free agent wide receiver, an Eagle for over three seasons until he was cut last September, will be at the NovaCare Complex today. Baskett, who last played for the Colts, will be joined by free agent running back Justin Fargas, formerly of Oakland. The Eagles have signed only one free agent one week into free agency - they inked defensive back Marlin Jackson on Wednesday - but adding Baskett and Fargas would address a few minor needs. When they released Baskett after one game last season, the Eagles were stocked at wide receiver. But they traded rookie Brandon Gibson ..."
Eagles sign Air Force's Hall as wideout/returner
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March 12
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"It's been a few years since Chad Hall last played football, but the former Air Force Academy star running back and receiver showed enough skills in Monday's "pro day" workout at the University of Utah that the Eagles signed him yesterday. Hall, 23, projects as a wideout/returner for the Birds, perhaps along the lines of Danny Amendola, the free agent they kept on their practice squad last season who eventually was signed away by the Rams. Amendola ended up returning kicks and punts for St. Louis, and also caught 43 passes for 326 yards. For the time being, though, as Hall counts down the remaining days in his 2-year service commitment, he said he's working 10- to 12-hour days at Hill Air ..."
Eagles invite Fargas, Baskett over for visit
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March 12
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"Now that we're safely past the big-money early days of free agency, the pace is picking up noticeably down at the NovaCare Complex. The Eagles have announced visits today from former Oakland running back Justin Fargas and a former Eagle, wideout Hank Baskett, last seen disastrously failing to corral an onside kick for Indianapolis in the Super Bowl. Both players would give the team elements it currently lacks. Fargas, 6-1, 220, could be the hard-running, inside-the-tackles force Eagles fans haven't seen regularly since the days of Duce Staley, who ran bigger than he measured. Baskett, 6-4, 220, would bring stature to a talented, speedy but undersized wideout corps. The Eagles cut Baskett ..."
Browns would need to give Eagles a first-round pick to get Donovan McNabb or Kevin Kolb
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March 11
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"The Browns - or any team - would need to give up at least a first-round pick for either Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb or Kevin Kolb, ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reported this morning. The Browns, who have the No. 7 pick in the draft, have inquired about both quarterbacks, according to numerous reports. The Seahawks, who have the No. 6 overall pick, are also interested in McNabb and Kolb, Paolantonio reported. The Seahawks have reportedly been on the phone with the Eagles every day about their quarterbacks. Browns general manager Tom Heckert, who spent nine years with McNabb in Philadelphia and drafted Kolb, has been touting both to the Browns, a league source said."
Seahawks looking for a quarterback
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March 11
Seattle Times
 
"Seneca Wallace's addition to Cleveland precipitated quarterback Derek Anderson's departure from the Browns. Could Wallace's departure from Seattle leave a vacancy that Anderson could fill? The Seahawks and Anderson will try to answer that question this week when the free agent visits the team. Or perhaps it will be Charlie Whitehurst, the third-string quarterback from San Diego, who is also expected to visit this week. Or maybe it will be a quarterback the Seahawks choose in the draft. Seattle is in the midst of its first significant shake-up in the pocket since 2005, when backup Trent Dilfer was traded to Cleveland. For the past five years, Matt Hasselbeck and Wallace have been the top ..."
Seahawks looking into QB options
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March 11
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
 
"The Seattle Seahawks are moving aggressively in their search to replace backup quarterback Seneca Wallace. According to various reports, the Seahawks are bringing former Cleveland starter Derek Anderson in for a visit on Thursday and also have been calling the Philadelphia Eagles about the potential availability of Donovan McNabb or Kevin Kolb. Anderson plans to meet with Seahawks' officials and then head to NFC West rival Arizona on Friday, according to ESPN's James Walker. ESPN's Sal Paolantonio told a Philadelphia radio station the Seahawks were calling the Eagles "non-stop" about their QB situation, according to this Pro Football Talk report. What does it all mean? For one, the ..."
Seahawks inquire about McNabb and Kolb
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March 11
Seattle Times
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"Seattle is in the midst of its first significant shake-up in the pocket since 2005, when backup Trent Dilfer was traded to Cleveland. For the past five years, Matt Hasselbeck and Wallace have been the top two rungs in Seattle's quarterback hierarchy. That changed with Wallace's trade for what turns out to be a seventh-round pick in 2011, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Wednesday. To receive so little in return for Wallace shows Seattle was prepared to release him outright. His departure only adds to Seattle's uncertainty at quarterback, which is fertile ground for rumors. Sal Paolantonio, an ESPN reporter, said in a radio interview the Seahawks called the Eagles to inquire about ..."
Seahawks Calling Eagles "Nonstop" Regarding Donovan McNabb, Kolb
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March 10
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
 
"As a Seattle Seahawks fan, I try to be as objective and unbiased as possible, but this one simply has me giddy inside so please forgive me. Multiple sources, most notably ESPN's Sal Paolantonio, have confirmed the Seattle Seahawks have been in consistent contact with the Philadelphia Eagles in regards to Quarterbacks Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb. I reported yesterday here that the Seahawks have been linked to Kevin Kolb and at that time nothing was official, but since then , Mr. Sal Pal has certainly added some credibility and a McNabb to boot. Either quarterback would be an upgrade for the Seahawks, (Kolb for being a long term answer), and certainly almost every Seattle fan would trade ..."
Former Colts safety Marlin Jackson visits Eagles
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March 10
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"Finally, a free-agent visit. The Eagles apparently see Marlin Jackson as a free safety, and there seems to be a pretty good chance that Jackson will be signed by the time he is scheduled to meet with reporters today at 11 a.m. at NovaCare. (Though at least one report indicates a pending visit with the Jets.) Yes, he's the Colts cornerback with the anterior cruciate ligament injuries each of the past two seasons, the left in 2009 and the right in 2008. He is the guy who intercepted Tom Brady to seal the Colts' trip to the Super Bowl following the 2006 season. No, he isn't Michael Jackson's brother. That's Marlon. What else do we know? Well, Jackson was a Jason Avant teammate at Michigan, ..."
Andrews and Avant staying
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March 9
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"While several NFL teams have methodically gone about signing top-tier free agents, the Eagles instead have addressed some in-house bookkeeping in the last week. Yesterday, the Eagles negotiated a restructuring of guard Stacy Andrews' contract not long after they signed wide receiver Jason Avant to a five-year deal worth up to $18 million, with $8 million guaranteed. On Friday, the Eagles signed another of their restricted free agents to a long-term contract when they gave fullback Leonard Weaver a three-year pact. While the Avant and Weaver signings were expected, Andrews' return was not as certain. The team wanted the guard, who signed a six-year, $38.6 million contract in the last ..."
Colts cornerback Jackson to visit Eagles
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March 8
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"The Eagles, like a lot of other teams, weren't really excited by this year's diluted unrestricted free-agent pool. This morning, we are starting to grasp exactly how unexcited they really are; the only free agent with a confirmed Eagles visit scheduled is Indianapolis corner Marlin Jackson, whose last two seasons have been ended by serious knee injuries. And Jackson, 26, a restricted free agent who wasn't tendered, is scheduled to come here after he visits Baltimore tomorrow. As Eagles coach Andy Reid noted in his Friday-evening radio appearance at the Maxwell Club dinner, the expansion of restricted free agency to everybody with less than 6 years' experience means the UFAs are mostly ..."
For now, Eagles not pursuing Kampman
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March 7
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"Are the Eagles interested in Aaron Kampman or not? The curious case of whether the Eagles are pursuing the free-agent defensive end took another turn yesterday. On Friday, the first day of NFL free agency, a FoxSports report had Kampman heading to Philadelphia to meet with the Eagles. But less than an hour later, another report said the former Packer was not traveling to Philly. Indeed, the team said it had no visits scheduled for that day, and there were no free agents at the NovaCare Complex yesterday. The only free agent the Eagles have signed since the new league year started Friday was one of their own. They inked fullback Leonard Weaver, a restricted free agent, to a three-year deal ..."
Weaver deal done
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March 5
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"Leonard Weaver and the Eagles agreed to a three-year deal worth $11 million, with $6.5 million of that guaranteed, according to a league source. The contract makes Weaver the highest-paid fullback in league history. All that's left is for him to sign the contract. Weaver's agent, Harold Lewis, confirmed the agreement. The Eagles made it official this afternoon. A press conference at the NovaCare complex is scheduled for 4 p.m. today. Both sides negotiated into last night, slept on a few minor, leftover points and hammered out a deal this morning. The multi-year deal means that Weaver is no longer a restricted free agent. The Eagles tendered Weaver at a second-round level last night, but ..."
Sources: Peppers and Taylor to Bears imminent
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March 5
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"The Bears signing of free-agent defensive end Julius Peppers is imminent, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. A separate source has told Sean Jensen of the Sun-Times that former Vikings running back Chester Taylor will also sign with the Bears today. A press conference announcing the signings of Peppers, Taylor and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna is expected to be held at Halas Hall later this afternoon. The source said that although the Patriots and Eagles have also made offers for Peppers, the deal the Bears are offering is worth more per season and it would be a huge upset if Peppers left Halas Hall, where he is visiting today, without signing what is expected to be a ..."
Weaver deal done, Peppers still a chance
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March 5
Wilmington News Journal
 
"The Eagles' first major acquisition of the free-agent signing period is a player that was already on their roster. Terms of Leonard Weaver's contract extension are all set, his agent said, and once his autograph is on the paper, he will have agreed to a three-year deal that will make him the wealthiest fullback in NFL history. A league source said the deal is for $11 million, $6.5 million of which is guaranteed. Incentives can stretch it to $12 million. But the Eagles aren't out of the Julius Peppers swepstakes, although the Bears have the first crack at signing the All-Pro defensive end. Peppers' agent, Carl Carey, told The News Journal/Wing Tips on Friday morning that the Eagles are next ..."
Eagles make offer to Weaver
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March 5
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"Leonard Weaver was one of nine restricted free agents to receive one-year offers from the Eagles yesterday, although the Pro Bowl fullback surely was hoping that a day of negotiations would net a multiyear contract. Talks ended last night without an agreement, but Weaver's agent, Harold Lewis, said that they would resume today and that a deal was imminent. "We're very close," Lewis said. "There are some things they need to sleep on and there are some things I need to sleep on. The bottom line is Leonard wants to stay in Philly and the Eagles want him back. The rest is easy." Weaver, 27, received a second-round tender from the Eagles. If another team were to sign the fullback to an offer ..."
Weaver's agent: 'We are very close' to extension with Eagles
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March 5
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"If you were looking forward to the Eagles signing Darren Sproles, that isn't happening. The San Diego Chargers reversed course yesterday and tendered the change-of-pace running back at the highest restricted free-agent level. So much for Andy Reid's possible dreams of Sproles as a Brian Westbrook-level receiver out of the backfield. But what the Eagles need most might be a safety, and the Arizona Cardinals released Antrel Rolle yesterday, after days of back-and-forth over reworking his contract. Apparently, all the Birds have to do there is contact one Drew Rosenhaus and affirm their desire to make Rolle, a Pro Bowl alternate, the highest-paid safety in the league, ahead of Troy Polamalu ..."
If McNabb returns, Eagles should take risks in free agency
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March 5
Philadelphia Daily News
 columnist Rich Hofmann
"FOLLOW THE logic here: First, if the Eagles decide to keep Donovan McNabb as their quarterback instead of promoting Kevin Kolb, it is because they believe McNabb would give them their best chance of winning the Super Bowl in the 2010 season. Second, this necessarily presumes that the Eagles believe they have a legitimate shot at winning this season, that it isn't a long shot or a pipe dream but a real and true possibility. It cannot be about catching lightning, as they almost did in 2008, winning a wild card that they had no business winning and then making a run to the NFC Championship Game. It has to be more than that. Third, if all of that is the case, then don't the Eagles have to take ..."
McNabb Blather Intensely Confusing
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March 4
Philadelphia Inquirer
 columnist Les Bowen
"Hope nobody out there is getting too worked up over those "intense internal conversations" the Rams supposedly are having over the possibility of trading for Donovan McNabb. Sure, anything's possible. But let's think this through. The Rams, the worst team in the NFL last season, are undertaking a huge rebuilding project. Their draft picks are precious. To get McNabb, they'd have to give up something pretty darned significant -- at least the first overall pick in the second round, maybe more. OK, if they're going to do that, they're projecting McNabb as their quarterback for at least a few years, right? Yet, he's only signed through 2010. To make such a deal happen, you'd think the Rams ..."
Peppers, Sproles among free agents who could help Eagles
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March 4
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"BY EARLY YESTERDAY evening, the cell phone voice mailbox for Carl Carey was full. This detail undoubtedly was the only thing that kept Carey from returning a message from the Daily News, and telling Eagles Nation what's up between the Birds and the agent's only client, Julius Peppers. NFL free agency begins at midnight tonight. Peppers, the Carolina defensive end with 81 sacks in eight seasons, is the biggest name available, and he plays a position the Eagles surely are looking to upgrade, the spot opposite Trent Cole. The Birds have shown in the past - Asante Samuel, Jevon Kearse - that they are willing to match the demands of the top player on the market, if they think that player offers ..."
Eagles QB Vick likes those Carolina uniforms
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March 3
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"Various reports have said the Eagles have to pay Michael Vick's $1.5 million roster bonus Friday, the day free agency starts. Actually, the Birds say the date is March 10, the fifth day of the league year. Most likely, nobody is going to give up anything for Vick until the Eagles pay that money; otherwise, Vick becomes a free agent and can be signed by anyone. In a recent Atlanta radio appearance, Vick said his preference would be to join the Carolina Panthers, who have not been among the teams most frequently linked to him, whatever that means. "Well, you know, it's close to home. I like the uniforms. You get to play against Atlanta twice a year. Ain't nothing better than playing against ..."
Vick expresses interest in Panthers
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March 3
Charlotte Observer
 
"Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick said on a weekend radio appearance (at about the 7:40 mark on the video above) that if he could choose to play for any team in the NFL, it would be the Carolina Panthers. Appearing on the Gangsta Grillz radio program on Atlanta station Hot 107.9 FM, Vick was asked by host DJ Drama to respond to a listener question regarding where he'd like to play. "If I could play for any team in the league, it would probably be two teams, but if I had to pick one, it would probably be the Carolina Panthers," Vick said. When asked why Carolina, Vick responded: "Well, you know, it's close to home. I like the uniforms. You get to play against Atlanta twice a ..."
Vick expresses interest in Panthers
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March 2
Charlotte Observer
 
"Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick said on a weekend radio appearance that if he could choose to play for any team in the NFL, it would be the Carolina Panthers. Appearing on the Gangsta Grillz radio program on Atlanta station Hot 107.9 FM, Vick was asked by host DJ Drama to respond to a listener question regarding where he'd like to play. "If I could play for any team in the league, it would probably be two teams, but if I had to pick one, it would probably be the Carolina Panthers," Vick said. When asked why Carolina, Vick responded: "Well, you know, it's close to home. I like the uniforms. You get to play against Atlanta twice a year. Ain't nothing better than playing against ..."
Eagles' draft goal may be defense
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March 1
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"The Eagles have to address their defensive needs through the draft, right? Right? With a draft class that is being called the deepest in 10 years, according to some analysts, it would make perfect sense if the Eagles used a number of their eight draft picks to fill some holes on the defensive side. And there are a few. They desperately need a free safety, they could use a strong-side linebacker, and a three-down defensive end to complement Trent Cole would be nice. It would be too much to expect three rookies to step into those roles next season. And the Eagles could just as easily address those needs through free agency. But after last year's draft, when the team used its top three picks ..."
Examining Eagles' situation before start of free agency
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March 1
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"The Eagles haven't said yet how many of their 10 prospective restricted free agents they might end up signing to deals before Thursday's tender deadline. We do know that they are talking with Harold Lewis, agent for fullback Leonard Weaver, and on Saturday, Weaver said he thought a deal was close. As Lewis prepared to leave the NFL Scouting Combine yesterday, he said he'd had "good meetings" in Indianapolis with the Eagles, but that there was "nothing more to report than that." The Birds are not expected to try to retain backup tight end Alex Smith. Their other prospective RFAs are corner Ellis Hobbs, wideout Jason Avant, center/guard Nick Cole, linebacker Omar Gaither, guard Max ..."
SPAGNUOLO: NO TALKS WITH EAGLES
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February 28
Camden Courier-Post
 
"The close connection between Eagles coach Andy Reid and Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo doesn't necessarily mean the two sides have spoken to discuss a quarterback trade. Spagnuolo adamantly denied stirring up any conversations with his former club about dealing for Michael Vick or Kevin Kolb. (Donovan McNabb isn't a likely candidate for St. Louis. It's doubtful he'd agree to a contract extension to play there). "I have not had any conversation with the Philadelphia people. Zero," the former Eagles defensive assistant said Saturday at the combine. Perhaps that's because Spags and his front office have already decided that they'll use their first-round pick to take Oklahoma's Sam Bradford - as ..."
Julius Peppers might be Eagles' target
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February 28
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"Some splashes are bigger than others. For the team that signs Julius Peppers, it would be a cannonball-sized plunge into the NFL free agent waters and one that could leave all competitors soaked. The Eagles have made such a splash before (see: Jevon Kearse, 2004). And there's no reason to believe they won't at least dip their toe into the sweepstakes for the Carolina defensive end. Peppers, for one, is hoping the Eagles are a suitor. According to a league source, the former all-pro defensive end, who will become a free agent Friday, has the "Eagles on his short list of teams." Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean the Eagles have targeted Peppers with a new league year - and, most ..."
Jean-Gilles likely to return in 2010
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February 27
Camden Courier-Post
 
"The future is slightly clearer for two of the Eagles' 10 restricted free agents. Offensive guard Max Jean-Gilles will likely be back for another season and tight end Alex Smith won't, agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed to the Courier-Post Friday. Smith, who spent one season with the team, won't be offered a tender and is free to sign with any team on March 5, when free agency begins. Jean-Gilles will make $1.176 million next season unless another team signs him and ponies up a fourth-round pick to the Eagles in return. Jean-Gilles, entering his fifth season, started five games at right guard last season in a rotation with reserve Nick Cole to fill the void left by Stacy Andrews' inability to ..."
Eagles standing firm on two QBs
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February 27
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"The consensus among NFL coaches and executives is that the Eagles will not part with either Donovan McNabb or Kevin Kolb. Michael Vick is another story. When it comes to the Eagles' top two quarterbacks, the feeling during the first two days of the NFL scouting combine was that dealing either McNabb or Kolb would go against the team's nature and would leave them with just one quarterback capable of starting when they obviously would rather have two. "I know Andy Reid, and he's not going to get rid of Donovan," an NFC general manager said. "Why get rid of a guy you know can win for a guy you're still just not completely sure about?" Even if Reid isn't completely confident about Kolb's ..."
Could Browns have interest in Eagles' quarterbacks?
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February 27
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"New Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren said yesterday he couldn't talk about any possible interest in the Eagles' quarterbacks, for obvious reasons. But Holmgren talked a lot about the Browns' quarterbacking situation, and about his philosophies. The overall sense was that Holmgren is looking to develop a long-term starter, and is not inclined to bring in a stopgap veteran. Obvious conclusion: That would make adding either Donovan McNabb or Michael Vick unlikely. Kevin Kolb? Probably something the Browns would have to think about. But ask yourself: Why would the Eagles trade Kolb? They haven't seen fit to extend McNabb past 2010; to trade his designated successor, surely they'd have ..."
It's all talk from QB shoppers
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February 26
Camden Courier-Post
 
"The first day of the NFL combine kicked off as usual Thursday, with the standard amount of body poking, prodding and whatever other methods NFL officials use to measure the height and weight of college prospects. But an injection of truth serum to the NFL's head coaches and general managers here might help others read between the lines of their press conferences. Taken at his word, Niners head coach Mike Singletary isn't interested in trading for Donovan McNabb. By the same token, though, new Bills coach Chan Gailey could be tempted to pull the trigger for Michael Vick. Of course, that's only if you're buying what they're selling. San Francisco is one of a half-dozen teams often linked to ..."
McNabb to 49ers? Singletary says no
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February 26
Camden Courier-Post
 
"The first day of the NFL combine kicked off as usual Thursday, with the standard amount of body poking, prodding and whatever other methods NFL officials use to measure the height and weight of college prospects. But an injection of truth serum to the NFL's head coaches and general managers here might help others read between the lines of their press conferences. Taken at his word, 49ers head coach Mike Singletary isn't interested in trading for Donovan McNabb. By the same token, though, new Bills coach Chan Gailey could be tempted to pull the trigger for Michael Vick. Of course, that's only if you're buying what they're selling. San Francisco is one of a half-dozen teams often linked to ..."
Don't expect gold watch from Eagles
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February 25
Philadelphia Inquirer
 columnist Stephen A. Smith
"No matter how much things may change, leave it to the Eagles to remain the same. Produce, and they'll keep you. At least until you're 30 years old. Then a meeting with the press ensues, of course, followed by gratuitous praise for years of service. Right before Andy Reid gets back to the business of being competitive, while Joe Banner maintains salary-cap space - and both are assured that Donovan McNabb is still around to receive the brunt of the blame. Don't you love it? Brian Westbrook sure doesn't, and who can blame him? After eight years of relatively exemplary service, tainted by an injury-plagued 2009 season, the same running back who led the NFL in yards from scrimmage in 2007 is ..."
New Eagles GM but don't expect drastic changes
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February 25
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"Howie Roseman was able to identify one thing he absolutely knew was going to change for him at the NFL scouting combine this year, Roseman's 10th with the Eagles but his first as the general manager. "I'm not walking with Tom Heckert everywhere I go. That'll be different," Roseman offered, as he and an Eagles contingent of 46 other administrators, coaches, scouts, doctors, video people, jugglers, lion-tamers and acrobats prepared to head for the league's annual livestock assessment, scheduled to get under way today. Heckert is expected to be here, but as the Cleveland Browns' new GM, after nearly 9 years overseeing the Eagles' personnel - 4 years with the GM title. Roseman says, and some ..."
Westbrook hits market; Vikings a fit?
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February 24
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"The Chargers' decision to release LaDainian Tomlinson on Monday set off speculation whether the Vikings might be interested in the veteran running back provided Chester Taylor leaves as an unrestricted free agent. Well, another name has now joined the list. The Eagles have announced their intention to jettison Brian Westbrook after eight seasons. The 30-year-old Westbrook would have been due $7.25 million this season and has battled concussion, knee and ankle problems. Westbrook's availability is interesting because if you are going to connect the dots from Tomlinson to Minnesota, it wouldn't seem to be a stretch to do the same for Westbrook and the Vikings. The issue, of course, becomes ..."
Reid reiterates support of McNabb
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February 24
Camden Courier-Post
 
"Once again, Eagles coach Andy Reid did his best to send a loud and clear message about his starting quarterback. During a press conference Tuesday to discuss the release of fan favorite running back Brian Westbrook, Reid was asked about the state of leadership on his offense. "Well, Donovan is obviously here," Reid said, referring to Donovan McNabb, whose name keeps surfacing in trade speculation. Reid also mentioned that his offense has young leaders that can carry the torch from Westbrook, but the comment about McNabb is his third major vouching for the veteran quarterback who is about to enter his 12th season. After the Eagles' 34-14 loss to Dallas in a wild-card game, Reid was asked if ..."
Reid gives McNabb one more vote of confidence
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February 24
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"If there was any doubt that Donovan McNabb was the Eagles' starting quarterback for next season - and there has been plenty - it was placated once again by the only person that can actually speak on such matters. Although Eagles coach Andy Reid was not asked directly about McNabb's future during yesterday's news conference to announce Brian Westbrook's release, he alluded to the quarterback's return when he was asked about filling the running back's leadership void on offense. "Well, Donovan is obviously here," Reid said. Obviously. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman later said that nothing had changed since Reid decreed McNabb his 2010 starter the day following the season-ending playoff ..."
QB move likely but Reid reaffirms McNabb's place with Eagles
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February 24
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"Rest assured, there is another cleat or two left to drop down at the NovaCare complex, as the Eagles head into an offseason everyone assumes will be conducted without a salary cap. The pending release of Brian Westbrook takes $7.25 million off the 2010 books, money the Birds are now free to spend in free agency. You don't have to look far to find the possibility of more cash being freed up - we know Stacy Andrews has been asked to restructure, and it will be a miracle if Darren Howard or Kevin Curtis play here again without discounting the $4.5 million each is owed for the coming season. Of course, the highest-paid Eagle in 2010 will be quarterback Donovan McNabb, at something like $11 ..."
Stacy Andrews' agent says contract can be worked out with Eagles
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February 18
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"Agent Rich Moran said last night he thinks he and the Eagles will be able to work out a contract revision for guard Stacy Andrews. In yesterday's Daily News, sources indicated there was little chance Andrews will remain with the team if he does not agree to restructure his 6-year, $38.9 million contract, which he signed last year, as the team's top free-agent acquisition. Moran reiterated last night what he said in that story - that the Birds have not told him his client must agree to restructure or else. "That's never been conveyed," Moran said. "We've had some discussions, but there's never been any ultimatum." Moran said the Eagles "have indicated very aggressively they want Stacy ..."
Eagles QB Vick unlikely to be traded before preseason
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February 18
NFL.com
 
"The Philadelphia Eagles haven't initiated any talks to trade quarterback Michael Vick, and they might not this spring, but that doesn't preclude them from doing so at some point. The Eagles have until the first week of the league year -- which begins March 5 -- to deal Vick before having to pay him a $1.5 million roster bonus. A deal before then might be unlikely because the Eagles haven't called other teams about Vick, according to league sources. Sources from two teams who would be in the market for a quarterback said they don't expect Vick to be dealt until the preseason. That's when his value could be enhanced by strong preseason performances, a full offseason of work with his team and ..."
Stacy Andrews would restructure contract
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February 18
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"Stacy Andrews said today that he would be willing to restructure his contract a year after the Eagles offensive lineman signed a six-year, $38.9 million deal as a free agent. "I would do a minor restructuring of my contract," Andrews said by telephone. "They want to do an adjustment and we're willing. Hopefully, we can come to an agreement." Andrews, who tore his ACL with the Bengals near the end of the 2008 season, started only two games at right guard last season and sat on the bench for much of the season. The Eagles said it was because he hadn't fully recovered from the knee injury. Andrews, though, said the knee was not the problem and that his lack of production had more to do with ..."
Sources say no Stacy Andrews unless he agrees to restructure deal
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February 17
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"THE EAGLES didn't get much for their money from Stacy Andrews last season. They signed the veteran offensive lineman to a 6-year deal less than 2 months after he had surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, paid him almost $5.5 million in salary and bonuses, and he spent most of the year on the bench. Andrews, who was brought in to be the team's right guard despite his serious knee injury, started just two games and played in bits and pieces of eight others, primarily as a blocker on field-goal and point-after attempts. While Eagles coach Andy Reid has said he thinks Andrews' lack of production was mainly the result of his slow recovery from the torn ACL, his poor play raised enough ..."
Westbrook 'not sure' if he'll be back with Birds
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February 14
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"Last week, Brian Westbrook spoke at length about his concussions during a radio interview with former teammate Blaine Bishop. He also said there was "no question" in his mind that Donovan McNabb would be back with the Eagles. But what about Westbrook's own future with the team that drafted him in the third round back in 2002? "I'm a hundred percent sure that I wouldn't hang it up before [starting offseason training] unless something crazy happens," Westbrook told Dan Rather of HDNet's Dan Rather Reports. "My goal is to get back out there and play football again. That's what I'm gonna train this offseason to do. That's what I'm gonna put everything that I can into be able to do next year, ..."
Source says Kolb rumor is 'ridiculous'
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February 13
Camden Courier-Post
 
"An Eagles source Friday told The News Journal that a report saying the team has offered a contract extension to quarterback Kevin Kolb was "ridiculously false." The report, citing an anonymous source, surfaced on the personal Web site of former Eagles linebacker Garry Cobb, a host on Philadelphia sports-talk radio station WIP. The report did not include terms of the alleged offer. Reached by The News Journal, an Eagles spokesperson said the team doesn't comment on contract issues. A contract extension for Kolb would indicate that the team is ready to make the fourth-year pro its starting quarterback and part ways with 11-year veteran and six-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb. Kolb's ..."
Eagles mum on Kolb contract report
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February 13
Camden Courier-Post
 
"The Eagles aren't responding to an Internet report that says they have offered a contract extension to quarterback Kevin Kolb. The report, which cites an anonymous source, surfaced on the personal Web site of former Eagles linebacker Garry Cobb, a host on Philadelphia sports-talk station WIP (610-AM). Terms of the contract extension weren't mentioned in the report. An Eagles spokesperson said the team doesn't comment on contract issues, and a league source said Cobb's report was "ridiculously false." A contract extension for Kolb would indicate the team is ready to make the fourth-year pro its starting quarterback and part ways with 11-year veteran and six-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan ..."