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Updated: Joselio Hanson Signs With Raiders

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Tim McManus — No Comments ↓

Former Eagles nickel corner Joselio Hanson has found a new home.

According to Adam Caplan, Hanson signed a one-year deal with the Raiders after visiting them on Sunday.

Hanson, entering his eighth NFL season, appeared in all 16 games last season for the Eagles, finishing with four passes defensed. He had been running with the first team as the nickel cornerback all preseason. Ultimately the Eagles showed their faith in rookie Brandon Boykin to fill that role and released Hanson on cutdown day.

The 31-year-old had been in Philadelphia since 2006 after one season in San Francisco. He has 209 career tackles with 49 passes defensed, four interceptions and 3 1/2 sacks.

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Why the Eagles Chose Boykin

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — No Comments ↓

The Eagles’ decision to part ways with veteran Joselio Hanson signified one thing above all else: They have confidence in rookie Brandon Boykin.

If the coaches had their doubts about Boykin, they could have held on to Hanson, let him start the season as the nickel cornerback and gradually eased the rookie into that role. Instead, Boykin gets the nod right away.

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DB Review: Boykin Or Hanson?

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — 2 Comments ↓

From Nnamdi Asomugha to Brandon Boykin to Jaiquawn Jarrett, here’s a look at how the Eagles defensive backs performed Friday night against the Browns, after having re-watched the game.

10 Things To Watch: Eagles Vs. Browns

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — 3 Comments ↓

Here are 10 things I’ll be keeping an eye on tonight when the Eagles take on the Browns.

Tagged with: Brandon Boykin, Brandon Graham, Damaris Johnson, DeMeco Ryans, Demetress Bell, Dennis Kelly, Joselio Hanson, King Dunlap, Mychal Kendricks, Nick Foles, Phillip Hunt, Sheil Kapadia, Stanley Havili
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Take 3: Projecting the Eagles’ 53-Man Roster

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — 6 Comments ↓

With the Eagles just eight days away from cutting their roster down to 53 players, the battle between Kapadia and McManus continues. Today, Sheil provides his projection, along with a confidence rating for each position.

Gap Narrowing Between Hanson, Boykin

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — 2 Comments ↓

With 18 days left until the Eagles open their season in Cleveland against the Browns, competition for the first-team nickel corner job appears to be heating up between Joselio Hanson and Brandon Boykin.

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DB Review: Asomugha Showcases Tackling Skills

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — 2 Comments ↓

From Nnamdi Asomugha to Brandon Boykin to Nate Allen, here’s a breakdown of how the Eagles defensive backs fared Monday night, after having re-watched the game.

Tagged with: Brandon Boykin, Brandon Hughes, Curtis Marsh, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Joselio Hanson, Kurt Coleman, Nate Allen, Nnamdi Asomugha, Sheil Kapadia, Trevard Lindley
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Asomugha Returns to Practice, Has Trouble Speaking

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — 2 Comments ↓

Nnamdi Asomugha was a full participant in practice Friday afternoon for the first time since a violent mid-air collision with Nate Allen on Monday.

Asomugha suffered a lip laceration and a sore neck. On Tuesday, Andy Reid said the cornerback had “whiplash-type symptoms.”

Yesterday, Asomugha began practice, but did not finish because of discomfort in his neck. He said today that he couldn’t talk much because his mouth (lip) is still recovering. Asomugha added that his neck is fine.

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Dixon, Asomugha And Hanson Leave Practice

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Sheil Kapadia — 2 Comments ↓

Nnamdi Asomugha, Antonio Dixon and Joselio Hanson all started practice Thursday afternoon at the Novacare Complex, but none of them finished.