The Eagles have officially released cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.
Billed as the second best cover corner in the league behind Darrelle Revis, the Eagles made the splash of the 2011 offseason by locking Asomugha up to a surprise five-year, $60 million contract. His two seasons in Philadelphia were highly disappointing, and the contract soon became out of whack comparative to production.
The Eagles are one of the teams showing interest in Dolphins offensive tackle Jake Long, according to a report.
Count Quintin Mikell‘s wife among those who wouldn’t mind seeing the safety land back in Philly.
The New Jersey native hadn’t spent much time away from this area before the family moved to St. Louis, and dealt with a good bout of homesickness during Mikell’s two years with the Rams.
“She would like that,” a chuckling Mikell said of a possible reunion with the Eagles.
Mikell himself is on board with the idea. He still has a home here and, despite an emotional departure following the 2010 season, does not harbor any hard feelings towards the organization.
Join us for a live chat during the first day of NFL free agency. Players are allowed to sign with teams at 4 p.m., but there will be plenty of buzz all day.
From Sean Smith to Glover Quin to Eric Winston, here’s the latest free agency buzz around the NFL.
The slow trickle of news that marked the early portion of the three-day “legal tampering period” has turned into more of a steady stream. By Monday night — or Free Agency Eve — it was flowing real nice, including where the Eagles are concerned.
Adam Schefter got things rolling with some news regarding fan favorite Dashon Goldson.
An upcoming Michael Vick appearance at an Atlanta Barnes and Noble has been cancelled following multiple threats of violence to Vick, his family, store employees and store property.
These threats have been reported to police.
Vick was set to sign copies of his book, “Michael Vick: Finally Free” at three Barnes and Noble locations: in Atlanta, Moorestown, N.J. and Exton, Pa. All have been cancelled because of safety concerns. The Atlanta appearance was scheduled for this Saturday.
There has been a recent uptick in what a source close to Vick calls “credible threats of violence” directed toward the Eagles quarterback and his family.
The Eagles are among six teams showing interest in Raiders defensive lineman Desmond Bryant, according to a report. Plus, the latest buzz on Dashon Goldson, Sean Smith and others.
The Eagles made a couple moves that will affect their special teams today, re-signing safety Colt Anderson and long-snapper Jon Dorenbos.
The Eagles’ brass traveled to Morgantown, W. Va. today to work out quarterback Geno Smith, a league source confirmed.
Pro Football Talk first had the report.
Chip Kelly, Howie Roseman and Jeffrey Lurie made the trip to meet with Smith, who is expected to be the first quarterback off the board in April’s draft.
Here is your Eagles free agency cheat sheet – a list of 25 names the Birds could pursue, starting Tuesday at 4 p.m.
