Eagles Transactions
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December 24, 1996
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The Eagles released defensive tackle Keith Rucker.
* - Expected to be invited to mini-camp and signed when the
free agency period begins in February.
The Eagles signed linebacker Terry Crews.
* - With Farmers status uncertain, Crews was signed for depth.
Look for Kelly to play the middle, and Willis to move outside.
December 17, 1996
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The Eagles released safety Barry Wilburn and defensive tackle
Kevin Johnson.
* - Dawkins is healthy and Johnson was a dissapointment.
The Eagles signed defensive tackle Keith Rucker to a two-year
contract worth $450k.
* - Rucker apparently is in better shape than he has been but
was signed primarily as someone the Eagles want to look at
over the off-season.
The Eagles re-signed wide receiver Calvin Williams to a one-year
veteran minimum contract.
* - Will become the third or fourth receiver in various pass
situations.
December 11, 1996
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The Eagles placed defensive tackle Andy Harmon on injured
reserve.
* - A nagging cartiledge/ligament injury had forced him to
miss all but 2 games anyway.
The Eagles re-signed defensive back Barry Wilburn.
* - With Dawkins groin injury, the Eagles needed some depth.
November 27, 1996
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The Eagles signed wide receiver Brandon Harrison and safety
Thomas McGaughey to the practice squad.
* - Harrison was a '95 draft pick of the Chargers and McGaughey
was a rookie free agent in the Bengals 1996 training camp.
November 22, 1996
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The Eagles waived fullback Kevin Bouie.
* - Backup fullback who had been deactivated for every game so
far in 1996.
The Eagles signed wide receiver Dialleo Burks from the practice
squad.
* - Impressed in training camp. Burks is a pretty big receiver
at 6'2", and the coaches want to give him a shot.
November 20, 1996
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The Eagles place veteran wide reciever Mark Ingram on injured
reserve.
* - Had been a dissapointment and had been deactivated for most
of the year.
The Eagles signed linebacker Whit Marshall from the practice
squad.
* - Will provide some depth at middle linebacker, and might be
seen on special teams.
October 28, 1996
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The Eagles signed Pro Bowl linebacker William Thomas a 5-year
contract extension worth $15.15M.
* - Thomas would have been a free agent at the end of the 1996
season. At least $850k of that will count agaisnt the 1996 cap,
reducing the contracts impact against future caps. He is now
under contract through the 2001 season.
The Eagles signed fullback Kevin Turner a 3-year contract
extension worth $5.2M.
* - Turner would have been a free agent at the end of the 1997.
The contract restructured his 1996 salary so that a portion
of it counts against the 1996 cap. He is now under contract
through the 2000 season. (10/29)
October 22, 1996
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The Eagles released veteran cornerback/safety Barry Wilburn.
* - Wilburn simply was not covering well, and wasnt making much
of a special teams contribution.
The Eagles signed free agent defensive back Johnny Thomas.
* - Strictly a scare tactic to remind the players that they
can be replaced at any time. Will probably be a special
teams contributor.
October 15, 1996
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Eagle 1996 draft pick
Steve White from their practive squad to their active roster.
* - All the Eagles 1996 draft picks have NFL jobs, either on
active rosters or practice squads.
October 3, 1996
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The Eagles signed quarterback Mark Rypien to a one-year, 500k
contract, with possible incentives up to an extra 500k.
* - Brought in to be a veteran backup to Ty Detmer who is now
the starter.
The Eagles placed quarterback Rodeny Peete on injured reserve.
* - torn pattellar tendon required season-ending surgery.
September 18, 1996
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The Eagles signed safety James Fuller and outside linebacker/
defensive end Darion Conner to one year, veteran minimum contracts.
* - Conner will help provide some situational pass rush. Fuller is
a project at safety and will be used mostly on special teams.
The Eagles released defensive lineman Mark Gunn and safety
Eric Zomalt.
* - Greg Jefferson and Darion Conner will take over Gunn's backup
defensive end duties. Zomalt just wasnt up to the task, either
as a starter or special teamer.
The New York Jets signed ex-Eagles safety Eric Zomalt.
* - Back to Rich Kotite to be a backup strong safety.
The New Orleans Saints signed TE Tony Johnson, one of the Eagles
three 1996 6th round draft picks, to their practice squad.
* - Dropped balls in the preseason and tended to fumble the
ones he caught.
August 30th, 1996
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The Eagles re-signed strong safety Deral Boykin.
* - needed a backup at strong safety.
The Eagles waived offensive guard Ben Cavil.
* - didnt need *11* offensive linemen. Rhodes expects to sign
Cavil to the practice squad.
August 28th, 1996
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The Eagles signed fullback Chris Buckhalter, wide receiver
Dialleo Burks, cornerback Frederick Ford and linebacker Whit Marshall
to the practice squad.
* - guys who looked pretty good in camp and might get a
chance as the season goes on. Marshall was expected to
make the active roster.
The Denver Broncos signed ex-Eagle running back Vaughn Hebron,
terms undisclosed.
* - He had to latch on somewhere, hes too good not to be on
an NFL roster.
The N.Y. Jets signed ex-Eagles wide receiver Phillip Riley to
their practice squad.
* - late round draft pick didnt quite work out for the Eagles.
August 25th, 1996
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The Eagles released strong safties Deral Boykin and Bubba
McDowell, wide receiver Dialleo Burks, offensive tackle Eric
Jonassen, linebacker Whit Marshall, fullback Fred McCrary, and
quarterback T.J. Rubely.
* - 7 cuts needed to get to 53 man roster. The surprise is the
release of both Boykin and McDowell, leaving the Eagles
with only Zordich at strong safety.
August 22nd, 1996
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The Eagles re-signed offensive guard Guy McIntyre to a one-
year contract, for 320k, plus incentives that could go to 550k.
* - With Wallace gone, Brooks and Mayberry will compete for
the starting LT spot. McIntyre has been brought in
to back up Panos at guard.
The Eagles signed free agent QB T.J. Rubley to a one-year,
275k contract.
* - An arm to throw passes until Peete is healthy enough
to practice and play.
The Eagles waived running back Vaughn Hebron and wide
receiver Greg Smith.
* - Smith was a training camp body, but Hebron was a hard
cut. It came down to Witherspoon returning kicks better.
August 20th, 1996
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The Eagles released defensive end Sebastian Barrie, fullback
Chris Buckhalter, linebackers Steve White and Joe Cummings, wide
receivers Khevin Pratt, Phillip Riley and Cedric Zachery, cornerbacks
Frederick Ford, Jerome Henderson and Trtistan Moss, offensive tackles
Steve Wallace and Chris Oltmans and tight end Tony Johnson.
* - a combination of training camp bodies and late draft picks
and veterans that didnt pan out, Wallace being the big name.
The Eagles claimed offensive guard Ben Cavil off waivers from
the San Diego Chargers.
* - backup guard prospect
The Eagles waived offensive guard Joe Rudolph
* - was a backup guard last year
August 15th, 1996
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The Eagles released linebacker Andre Allen, punter Alex Campbell,
wide receiver Daryl Frazier, cornerback Mike Gillock, fullback Frank
Harvey, safety Latish Kinsler and guard Matt Purdy.
* - training camp bodies
August 6th, 1996
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The Eagles signed free agent wide reciever Daryl Frazier to
a one year minimum contract.
* - training camp body.
The Eagles released fullback Brad Gaines.
* - training camp body.
July 31, 1996
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The Bengals claimed Jay Fiedler off waivers.
* - Ironically, they released Dave Barr to make room for Fiedler.
July 30, 1996
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The Eagles waived third year quarterback Jay Fiedler.
* - Had an uphill battle fighting Bobby Hoying for the third QB
spot... he asked to be released to hook on with another team
and the Eagles granted his request.
July 29, 1996
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The Eagles signed free agent cornerback Don Griffin to a two-year
contract, with base salaries of 450k and 525k, a 300k signing bonus,
and an additional 825k in possible performance incentives.
* - Moves right into the nickleback role, and provides a starter
quality cornerback in case of injury to Troy Vincent or Bobby
Taylor during the season.
July 25, 1996
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The Eagles signed free agent fullback Brad Gaines to a one-year,
rookie minimum contract.
* - Sat out last 6 years after being involved in the tackle that
paralyzed Mississippi player Chuckie Mullins. 29-year-old rookie.
The Eagles released rookie free agent wide receiver Kendrick Nord.
* - Apparently the conversion from QB to WR didnt work out.
July 24, 1996
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The Eagles signed free agent fullback Frank Harvey to a one-year,
160k contract.
* - Training camp body at fullback while the main competitors
heal up some hamstring injuries.
The Eagles released rookie free agent tight end Renaldo Graham.
* - Was a training camp body at TE, 5th on the depth chart.
July 23, 1996
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The Eagles signed Green Bay Packers linebacker Joe Kelly to a
one-year, 275k contract.
* - Kelly is a veteran linebacker to push Willis at the middle
linebacker spot and support on special teams. Can also play
outside linebacker.
The Eagles released rookie free agent free safety Verone McKinley.
* - Was a training camp body at FS, 4th on the depth chart.
July 22, 1996
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The Eagles released defensive back Michael Davis.
* - Training camp body, released to make roster room for McDowell.
July 21, 1996
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The Eagles signed former Oilers and Panthers safety Bubba McDowell
to a one-year, 275k contract.
* - Will be used as a backup at strong safety and extra defensive
back. Has battled knee and ankle injuries the last two years.
July 18, 1996
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The Eagles placed rookie free agent Eric Simonson on the reserve/
did-not-report list.
* - Training camp offensive line body.
July 17, 1996
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The Eagles signed second round draft pick Jason Dunn to a three-year,
1.35M contract that included a 490k signing bonus.
* - Expected to be the starting TE by mid-season if not sooner.
The Eagles released rookie free agent linebackers Maxwell Feanny and
Robert Reed.
* - training camp bodies until all the picks were signed.
July 16, 1996
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The Eagles re-signed offensive guard Lester Holmes to a one-year,
465k contract.
* - That was the Eagles minimum tender. They expect to keep working
on a long term contract. Holmes signed the deal to get in camp
on time.
The Eagles signed World League (London Monarchs) linebacker Andre
Allen to a one-year, 131k contact.
* - Impressed in training camp last year. Made it to the final cut.
Has bulked up some and received needed playing time in the WLAF.
The Eagles signed second round draft pick Brian Dawkins to a
three-year, 1.3M deal that included a 300k signing bonus.
* - Expected to be the starting free safety.
The Eagles signed sixth round draft pick Steve White to a two-
year, rookie minimum contract that included a 30k signing bonus.
* - Pass rushing specialist linebacker / special teamer.
July 15, 1996
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The Eagles signed third round draft pick Bobby Hoying to a three-year,
975k deal that includes a 310k signing bonus.
* - Third QB / QB of the future.
The Eagles signed fifth round draft pick Whit Marshall to a three-year,
rookie minimum contract that included a 90k signing bonus.
* - Backup middle linebacker and special teamer.
The Eagles signed sixth round draft pick Tony Johnson to a two-year,
rookie minimum contract that included a 30k signing bonus.
* - Will compete with veteran Jimmie Johnson for 3rd TE duties.
The Eagles signed sixth round draft pick Phillip Riley to a two-year,
rookie minimum contract that included a 25k signing bonus.
* - Competing for punt return and 5th WR duties.
July 10, 1996
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The Baltimore Ravens signed ex-Eagles wide receiver Calvin Williams
to a one-year, 600k deal with an additional 475k in possible incentives.
* - Calvin is from Baltimore, and lives there in the off-season.
June 25, 1996
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The Eagles released wide receiver Calvin Williams, who was in the
final year of his contract which counted 1.2M against the 1996 cap.
* - A tough, but expected release. The Eagles have plenty of bodies
(Seay, Ingram, Jones) competing for WR spots 2-4 and Williams
$1.2 million salary made him expendable.
June 20, 1996
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The Eagles signed fourth round draft pick Ray Farmer to a three-year
696k deal (mimimum all three years + 205k signing bonus).
* - Expected to compete for starting strong-side linebacker spot
with Marc Woodard. Special teams ace, showed very well in rookie
mini-camp.
The Eagles signed Packers free agent wide receiver Mark Ingram to
a one year, 315k contract (300k + 15k signing bonus).
* - Brought in to compete for WR depth. Has a year of experience
in the system with Green Bay last year. Started opposite Fryar
for the Dolphins in 1993 and 1994.
June 19, 1996
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The Eagles claimed defensive back Michael Davis off waivers from the
Cleveland Browns.
* - He was a 4th round pick of the Houston Oilers in 1994, then went
to Jacksonville in the expansion draft before ending up with
Cleveland/Baltimore.
The Eagles signed rookie free agent wide receiver Dialleo Burks to
a one-year, rookie minimum contract.
* - Went to Eastern Kentucky with Jason Dunn.
June 18, 1996
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The New Orleans Saints signed Eagles free agent free safety Greg
Jackson to a one-year, 700k contract.
* - Jackson was displeased with his role in Thomas' defense, and
both sides had stated there would be no negotiations to re-sign
him. Better hitter than cover man... suffers from the same problem
Walker did last year... no place for him in the current system.
June 13, 1996
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The Eagles signed first round draft pick Jermane Mayberry to a
5-year, 4.7M dollar contract, with an additional 400k possible in
incentives.
* - Was important to get this deal done early to get Dunn and
and Dawkins negotiations under way. Mayberry will likely be
the starting left guard.
June 10, 1996
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The Green Bay Packers signed Eagles free agent wide receiver Rob
Carpenter to a one-year contract, terms undisclosed.
* - with the overhaul at wide receiver, there was no room for
Carpenter, an adequate 3rd receiver after Martin was hurt
last year.
June 5, 1996
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The Eagles re-signed defensive back Barry Wilburn to a one-year,
275k contract.
* - was a sub at free safety, as well as a nickleback last year.
Experienced, big, defensive back who may see some time at FS
while Dawkins developes if the Eagles cant find someone else.
The Eagles waived rookie free agent defensive back Bill Montgomery.
* - training fodder, wasnt expected to make roster anyway.
May 23, 1996
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The Kansas City Chiefs signed Eagles free agent tight end Reggie
Johnson to a two-year contract, terms undisclosed.
* - Played better down the stretch after recovering from a broken
thumb, but Dunn is now the future at TE, so the Eagles did not
try to re-sign him.
May 13, 1996
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The New York Jets signed Eagles free agent offensive lineman Harry
Boatswain to a contract, terms undisclosed.
* - An emergency stop-gap OL who ended up starting 7 games due to
Eagles injuries. Offseason signings and the drafting of Mayberry
insured he wouldnt be back.
The Atlanta Falcons signed Eagles free agent offensive tackle Antone
Davis to a two-year, 1.9M dollar contract.
* - Never lived up to his billing and the Eagles told him to
look elsewhere for a job after the 1995 season. Position was
significantly upgraded by signing of Richard Cooper. The Eagles
are happy to see him on a 1996 opponents roster.
The Miami Dolphine signed Eagles free agent linebacker Derrick Oden
to a one-year, 225k dollar contract.
* - Special teams contributor last 3 three years... pushed out by
all the young special teams guys Rhodes brought in.
April 26, 1996
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The Eagles re-signed defensive lineman Mark Gunn to a one year
contract, terms undisclosed.
* - part of the 1995 defensive line rotation, can play tackle and end.
Originally signed as a FA last year.
The Eagles re-signed defensive tackle Ronnie Dixon to a one year
contract, terms undisclosed.
* - part of the defensive line rotation, run-stuffer the Eagles
acquired from Cleveland/Baltimore in 1995.
The Eagles re-signed quarterback Jay Fiedler to a one year contract,
terms undisclosed.
* - could have a hard time sticking this year... will have to beat out
third round draft pick Bobby Hoying.
The Eagles re-signed outside linebacker Marc Woodard to a one year
contract, terms undisclosed.
* - special teams ace, and projected staring outside linebacker. Will
be pushed hard in camp by Ray Farmer.
The Eagles signed the following undrafted rookie free agents, to one
year, rookie minimum contracts:
* - considered to be training camp bodies. 1 or 2 may make the team
as back-ups or special team guys.
Chris Buckhalter, FB, Mississippi St.
Alex Campbell, P, Morris Brown
Joe Cummings, LB, Wyoming
Maxwell Feanny, LB, Albany St. (GA)
Frederick Ford, CB, Miss. Valley St.
Renaldo Graham, TE, Grambling
Verone McKinley, S, Texas Tech
Bubba Miller, C, Tennessee
Tristan Moss, CB, Western Michigan
Kendrick Nord, WR, Grambling
Chris Oltmanns, G, Kansas St.
Matt Purdy, G, Iowa
Robert Reed, LB, Texas
Michael Samson, DT, Grambling
Eric Simonson, T, Montana
Greg Smith, WR, Western State
Hollis Thomas, DT, Northern Illinois
Morris Unutoa, C, Brigham Young
Cedric Zachery, WR, Georgia Tech
April 21, 1996
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The Eagles selected Ray Farmer, LB/S from Duke with their fourth
round selection, #121 overall.
* - A hard hitter that plays close to the ball in run support and
is an excellent cover guy. The Eagles project him at left
outside linebacker.
The Eagles selected Whit Marshall, LB from Georgia with their fifth
round selection, #147 overall.
* - Expected to back-up at MLB and contribute on special teams.
The Eagles selected Steve White, DE from Tennessee with their first
sixth round selection, #194 overall.
* - Will be moved back to LB and backup at the right outside LB spot.
The Eagles selected Tony Johnson, TE from Alabama with their second
sixth round selection, #197 overall.
* - Strictly a special teams / developmental type.
The Eagles selected Phillip Riley, WR from Florida St. with their
third sixth round selection, #199 overall.
* - Speed guy. Will compete for return duites.
April 20, 1996
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The Eagles selected Jermane Mayberry, OT from Texas A&M-Kingsville,
with their first round selecttion, #25 overall.
* - Projects to LG on the Eagles line. Great size at 6'4", 325, and
all muscle. Devastating run-blocker.
The Eagles selected Jason Dunn, TE from Eastern Kentucky with their
first second round selection, #54 overall.
* - Fast and big. Potential work ethic and attitude problems caused
him to slip out of the first round range. Sounds a lot like Bobby
Taylor did last year, when he slipped to the Eagles at #49.
The Eagles selected Brian Dawkins, S from Clemson with their second
second round selection, #61 overall.
* - projected to compete with Eric Zomalt for the FS spot and to
contribute on special teams.
The Eagles selected Bobby Hoying, QB from Ohio State with their third
round selection, #85 overall.
* - The Eagles latest pick for "QB of the future". Appears to be a
good fit for the WCO, and was the highest rated QB in the draft.
April 19, 1996
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The N.Y. Jets signed Eagles free agent defensive lineman Mike
Chalenski to a contract, terms undisclosed.
* - saw some action at defensive end and defensive tackle in 1995.
signed as non-drafted rookie in 1993. Was a backup his whole career.
April 17, 1996
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The Eagles signed 49ers free agent offensive tackle Steve Wallace
to a one year contract worth 1M.
* - slides into starting LT spot. Provides insurance against Williams
coming back, and gives Brooks and Williams time to develop. Books
might be moved to guard in the mean time.
The Eagles re-signed exclusive rights punter Tom Hutton to a three
year, 750k contract
* - outstanding punter. If ST coverages improves, the rest of the NFL
will take notice.
The Eagles re-signed free agent tight end Ed West to a one year,
250k contract.
* - great blocker. Rhodes wanted him back for his run-blocking ability.
The Eagles re-signed free agent tight end Jimmie Johnson to a one
year, 250k contract.
* - Signed for depth and 2-TE formations for blocking.
The Eagles re-signed exclusive rights running back Derrick Witherspoon
to a one year, 164k contract.
* - Will compete with Hebron for backup halfback and kick return duty.
The Eagles signed free agent defensive end Sebastian Barrie to a one
year, 196k contract.
* - Has played for Packers, 49ers and Cardinals. Was with 49ers for
training camp in 1994 when Rhodes was defensive coordinator. Spent
last year with the Chargers.
April 16, 1996
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The Eagles re-signed running back Vaughn Hebron to a one year deal
worth 210k.
* - will compete for backup halfback and kick return duties. Signed
as non-drafted rookie in 1993. On IR with a knee injury in 1995.
April 12, 1996
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The Indianaplois Colts signed Eagles free agent cornerback Derrick
Frazier to a multi-year deal averaging 350k per year.
* - toast... looked great in the preseason, scortched early and often
when it counted... replaced in lineup by Bobby Taylor, and beaten
out for the nickle back job by Jerome Henderson. He would have been
a restricted free agent, but the Eagles did not tender a qualifying
offer. Originally a third round pick of Eagles in 1993 draft.
April 9, 1996
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The Eagles re-signed defensive tackle Kevin Johnson to a one
year, 167k contract.
* - an important part of the defensive tackle rotation. Signed last
year after the Raiders released him. Had 6 sacks and a TD in 11
games. Was originally a fourth round pick of the Patriots in 1993.
The Eagles signed strong safety Bill Montgomery to a one year, 131k
contract.
* - Was in Chargers training camp last year.
The Eagles signed strong safety Latish Kinsler to a one year, 131k
contract.
* - Dont have any info on him yet.
The Eagles signed defensive back Mike Gillock to a one year, 131k
contract.
* - Very fast cornerback. Was in Cardinals camp last year.
The Eagles signed 49ers fullback Adam Walker to a one year, 250k
contract.
* - Has played in 49ers system last four years. Started several games
in place of William Floyd. Also contributes on special teams.
The Eagles signed offensive tackle Eric Jonassesn to a one year,
196k contract.
* - Was out of football last year. Played with the Chargers in 93 & 94.
April 6, 1996
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The Eagles have agreed to terms with Chargers wide receiver Mark Seay
on a one year contract worth 300k.
* - another veteran receiver... had 103 catches, 9 TDs last 2 years
with Chargers.
April 4, 1996
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The Dolphins signed Eagles defensive end Daniel Stubbs to a one year
contract worth 350-500k with incentives.
* - Stubbs turned down the same deal from the Eagles to be in his
off-season home (Miami) where he has a business. He was a solid
contributor in 1995 making 6 starts, 3 at left DE and 3 at right
DE when Fuller and Mamula missed games due to injury. He had a
total of 5.5 sacks last year, and was good in rotation at DE.
March 19, 1996
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The Eagles signed Dolphins wide receiver Irving Fryar to a three
year, 4.5M contract.
* - Will move into the starting spot vacated by Fred Barnett. A solid,
proven, veteran receiver.
The Eagles signed safety Deral Boykin to a one year, 131k contract.
* - Played for the Rams, Redskins, and Jaguars. Was originally a 6th
round pick of the Rams in 1993. 25 years old. Possible special
teamer/backup safety.
The Eagles signed wide receiver Khevin Pratt to a one year, 131k
contract.
* - Played the last two years with the Charlotte Rage of the Arena
Football League, catching 86 passes for 1417 yards and 23 TDs.
Led divsion II in receiving in 1991 at Cal State Chico.
March 14, 1996
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The Eagles re-signed linebacker Sylvester Wright, to a one year, 131k
contract.
* - a backup outside linebacker and special teamer. Acquired as a non-
drafted rookie in 1995
The Eagles re-signed wide reciever Freddie Solomon to a one year, 131k
contract.
* - expected to push for punt return duties. A speed reciever. Acquired as
a non-drafted rookie in 1995
The Eagles re-signed center/guard Joe Rudolph to a one year, 131k
contract.
* - played with Panos at Wisconsin. The Eagles offensive line coach was
his college offensive line coach. A backup at both guard spots and
center. Acquired as a non-drafted rookie in 1995
March 13, 1996
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The Eagles re-signed quarterback Rodney Peete to a one year, 1.5M dollar
contract. The Eagles have an option on the 1997 season for 2.0M.
* - This is what was expected. Peete and Detmer will be fighting for
the starting quarterback spot. Peete has a year of experience in the
offense under his belt, and Detmer has four years. The QB situation is
much improved from last year.
March 10, 1996
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The Miami Dolphins signed Eagles free agent wide receiver Fred Barnett
to a 5 year, 8.5M dollar contract.
* - Barnett is a good receiver who showed a tendancy for avoiding
contact in the past few years. He was seeking in excess of 2M a
year. One of several 2nd-tier NFL receivers. The Eagles never
contacted Barnett, and vice-versa.
March 2, 1996
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The Dolphins declined to match the Eagles 16.5M, five year offer sheet
to Dolphins transitional free agent cornerback Troy Vincent.
* - an excellent acquisition to play opposite up-and-comer Bobby Taylor.
The Eagles now have two big (Vincent is 6'0", Taylor 6'3") and young
(25 and 23) cover corners for the next few years. Vincent was the
seventh overall pick in the 1992 draft.
March 1, 1996
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The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed free agent linebacker James
Willis to a two year contract, terms undisclosed.
* - a Rhodes pet player. Special teamer expected to challenge for
starting middle linebacker spot. Acquired as a free agent in 1995.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Green Bay Packers free agent
quarterback Ty Detmer to a two year, 1.7M contract.
* - a Rhodes/Gruden pet player. Expected to challenge Peete for the
starting quarterback spot. Four years experience in the offense
is a big plus.
February 29, 1996
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The Philadelphia Eagles signed New Orleans Saints free agent
right tackle Richard Cooper to a four year, 10M contract.
* - meet your new starting right tackle, has played both right
and left tackle.
The New Orleans Saints signed Eagles free agent cornerack Mark
McMillian to a three year, 4.92M contract.
* - hated to lose a great cover guy... but 5'7" is too short to
pay 1.64M a year. 10th round pick of Eagles in 1992 draft.
Had eight interceptions in 47 career starts as an Eagle.
Position was definitely upgraded with the acquisition of Vincent.
February 27, 1996
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The San Diego Chargers signed Eagles free agent linebacker Kurt
Gouveia to a three year deal worth 4.3M.
* - was expected to be phased out at middle linebacker. Great early in
season but broke down as the year wore on. A leader, and valuable
contributor if not used every down. Signed as a free agent in 1995.
February 26, 1996
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The N.Y. Jets signed Eagles free agent offensive lineman John
Hudson, terms undiclosed.
* - long snapper for last few years... you never heard his name
mentioned, so he was pretty good. Sorry to see him go. 11th
round pick of Eagles in 1990 draft.
February 23, 1996
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The Denver Broncos signed Eagles free agent linebacker Bill
Romanowski to a five year, 9M dollar contract.
* - was to be phased out in favor of Marc Woodard in '96. Solid,
but unspectacular. Veteran leadership will be missed, as a
player very replaceable. Traded to Eagles from 49ers in 1994.
February 16, 1996
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The following players, who would have been restricted free agents
were not tendered qualifying offers by the Eagles, and are the equivalent
of unrestricted free agents.
Vaughn Hebron, running back
* - if signed will compete for backup halfback and kick return duties.
signed as non-drafted rookie in 1993.
Mike Chalenski, defensive lineman
* - saw some action at defensive end and defensive tackle in 1995. signed
as non-drafted rookie in 1993.
Derrick Oden, linebacker
* - special teamer, expected to push for middle linebacker job in 1995
before Kurt Gouveia was signed. Sixth round pick of Eagles in 1993
draft.
Derrick Frazier, cornerback
* - toast... looked great in the preseason, scortched early and
often when it counted... replaced in lineup by Bobby Taylor.
Third round pick of Eagles in 1993 draft.
The following players were tendered offers and are Eagles restricted
free agents.
Lester Holmes, ofeensive guard
* - starter at right tackle until sidelined for season by knee injury.
will be moved back to guard. 1st round pick of Eagles in 1993 draft.
The Eagles also have rights of first refusal to the following
unrestricted free agents
Mark Gunn, defensive lineman
* - saw action at defensive end and defensive tackle in 1995, started
a few games at both tackle and end due to injuries. Signed as a free
agent in 1995. Would be good to have back.
February 13, 1996
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The Eagles signed offensive tackle Troy Drake from their practice
squad to a one year, 131k contract.
* - signed as a non-drafted rookie in 1995, spent all year on practice
squad.
The Eagles signed strong safety Michael Zordich to a three year, 2.6M
dollar contract.
* - signed as free agent in 1994, starting strong safety, calls
secondary coverages. Valuable leadership in secondary. Hard hitter
will be phased into a situational safety by the time the contract
expires. Approaching end of career.
January 26, 1996
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The Eagles signed kicker Gary Anderson to a two-year contract, terms
undisclosed.
* - Looks like he'll be good for another two years.
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