Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson never will be known as anything but a pressure-based 4-3 guy, but the Eagles might opt to work in a few more 3-4 packages this season. The Eagles are young and deep and linebacker, making it possible, and they also have added a few potentially versatile pieces who could offer interesting rush potential. Chris Clemons has spent his career as a down lineman, but Johnson will at least experiment with him as ... More>
The Eagles signed CB Asante Samuel to a six-year contract Friday, shelling out the second-most money to a cornerback in NFL history, behind last year’s deal the 49ers gave to CB Nate Clements. Sheppard had 22 interceptions, including 10 in 2006, in his five years with the Patriots, and he’s expected to aid a secondary that had only 11 interceptions last season. Samuel most often has been ... More> Read past Spins for Philadelphia >
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Free Agents
UFAs — RS Reno Mahe, DT Kimo von Oelhoffen. RFAs — none. Key arrivals — Traded for Dolphins RB Lorenzo Booker, April 26 (2008 fourth-round pick); Ex-Chiefs UFA TE Kris Wilson, March 26 (three years); Ex-Colts UFA LB Rocky Boiman, March 24 (one year); Ex-Raiders UFA DE Chris Clemons, March 1 (five years); Ex-Patriots UFA CB Asante Samuel, Feb. 29 (six years, $57 million). Key departures — UFA DT Ian Scott signed by the Panthers, April 29; UFA CB William James signed by the Bills, March 18 (two years); Released LB Takeo Spikes, March 6; UFA FB Thomas Tapeh signed by the Vikings, Feb. 29. Released DE Jevon Kearse (signed by the Titans, March 6), Feb. 28. Key re-signings — FFA TE L.J. Smith signed one-year tender, April 2 ($4.522 million); RFA CB Joselio Hanson, April 1 (one year). Other personnel moves — Signed ex-Colts UFA DT Dan Klecko, March 14 (one year); Re-signed S J.R. Reed, Feb. 28 (one year).#
TEAM DIRECTORY
Andy Reid
Philadelphia Eagles
NovaCare Complex
One NovaCare Way
Philadelphia, PA 19145
215/463-2500
Official Web site: www.philadelphiaeagles.com
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
Capacity: 65,352
Playing surface: Grass
2007 record: 8-8; fourth in NFC East
Chairman/CEO: Jeffrey Lurie President/chief operating officer: Joe Banner; General manager: Tom Heckert; Vice president of player personnel: Jason Licht; Director of pro personnel: Scott Cohen Head coach/executive vice president of football operations: Andy Reid
