The Nashville City Paper's Terry McCormick is reporting that the Tennessee Titans will be bringing in safety Sean Jones for a visit.
Jones started nine games for the Eagles in 2009 and had two interceptions. He's likely not in the team's plans after the signing of Marlin Jackson last week.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Eagles bring back Baskett
The Eagles have brought back WR Hank Baskett with a 1-year deal.
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Eagles eyeing Vikes' Edwards; Baskett, Fargas visiting today
The Delaware County (Pa.) Times is reporting that the Eagles are expected to try to sign Vikings free-agent defensive end Ray Edwards.
Edwards is a restricted free agent and the Vikings tendered him at a first-round level. If Edwards receives an offer from another team, the Vikings would have seven days to match it and if they don't, the Vikings would receive a first-round draft pick.
Meanwhile, the Eagles will host a pair of free agents today, WR Hank Baskett and RB Justin Fargas.
Baskett spent the majority of the 2009 season with the Indianapolis Colts after being released by the Eagles on September 15. He appeared in 12 regular season games (11 with Colts, one with Eagles). He also played in all three playoff games for the Colts, including Super Bowl 44.
The 27-year-old Baskett owns three of the top ten longest plays in team history (90, 89 and 87 yard touchdowns). In 2006, he became the second rookie in NFL history to post two touchdown catches of 85-plus yards (89 and 87) in the same season Baskett is also a proven performer on special teams, garnering the Eagles special teams MVP in 2007 after leading the team that year with 277 special teams production points.
The 30-year-old Fargas was a 3rd round draft choice of the Oakland Raiders in 2003 and has amassed 3,369 yards and 10 TDs on the ground during his seven-year career in Oakland. He has also caught 77 passes for 523 yards. He led the Raiders in rushing for three straight years (2006-08).
Finally the team inked WR Chad Hall to a three-year contract yesterday.
A three-year letterman at the Air Force Academy, Hall (5-8, 180) was a triple threat in his college career at running back, receiver and returner. He was named the Mountain West Conference offensive player of the year as a senior in 2007 after becoming the only player in the nation to lead his team in rushing yards (1,478), receiving yards (524 on 50 catches) and all-purpose yards (2,683), while adding 16 total touchdowns (15 rushing, one receiving). A first-team all-conference selection that season, Hall led the conference and ranked third nationally with 208.7 all-purpose yards per game. In addition, he broke school records for most rushing yards (275) and all-purpose yards (333) in a game, both done vs. Army on November 3. Hall finished his career as the school’s all-time leader with 4,098 all-purpose yards (2,606 rushing, 780 receiving, 712 return). He also posted 77 career receptions and 24 total touchdowns (21 rushing, three receiving).
The 23-year-old Hall has spent the past two years serving as a second lieutenant at Hill Air Force Base in Salt Lake City, UT. The Atlanta, GA, native attended Wesleyan High School (Norcross, GA), where he earned all-state honors as a quarterback and defensive back. The two-sport star also earned all-county accolades as a point guard in basketball. Sphere: Related Content
Edwards is a restricted free agent and the Vikings tendered him at a first-round level. If Edwards receives an offer from another team, the Vikings would have seven days to match it and if they don't, the Vikings would receive a first-round draft pick.
Meanwhile, the Eagles will host a pair of free agents today, WR Hank Baskett and RB Justin Fargas.
Baskett spent the majority of the 2009 season with the Indianapolis Colts after being released by the Eagles on September 15. He appeared in 12 regular season games (11 with Colts, one with Eagles). He also played in all three playoff games for the Colts, including Super Bowl 44.
The 27-year-old Baskett owns three of the top ten longest plays in team history (90, 89 and 87 yard touchdowns). In 2006, he became the second rookie in NFL history to post two touchdown catches of 85-plus yards (89 and 87) in the same season Baskett is also a proven performer on special teams, garnering the Eagles special teams MVP in 2007 after leading the team that year with 277 special teams production points.
The 30-year-old Fargas was a 3rd round draft choice of the Oakland Raiders in 2003 and has amassed 3,369 yards and 10 TDs on the ground during his seven-year career in Oakland. He has also caught 77 passes for 523 yards. He led the Raiders in rushing for three straight years (2006-08).
Finally the team inked WR Chad Hall to a three-year contract yesterday.
A three-year letterman at the Air Force Academy, Hall (5-8, 180) was a triple threat in his college career at running back, receiver and returner. He was named the Mountain West Conference offensive player of the year as a senior in 2007 after becoming the only player in the nation to lead his team in rushing yards (1,478), receiving yards (524 on 50 catches) and all-purpose yards (2,683), while adding 16 total touchdowns (15 rushing, one receiving). A first-team all-conference selection that season, Hall led the conference and ranked third nationally with 208.7 all-purpose yards per game. In addition, he broke school records for most rushing yards (275) and all-purpose yards (333) in a game, both done vs. Army on November 3. Hall finished his career as the school’s all-time leader with 4,098 all-purpose yards (2,606 rushing, 780 receiving, 712 return). He also posted 77 career receptions and 24 total touchdowns (21 rushing, three receiving).
The 23-year-old Hall has spent the past two years serving as a second lieutenant at Hill Air Force Base in Salt Lake City, UT. The Atlanta, GA, native attended Wesleyan High School (Norcross, GA), where he earned all-state honors as a quarterback and defensive back. The two-sport star also earned all-county accolades as a point guard in basketball. Sphere: Related Content
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Eagles sign S Jackson
The Eagles have signed safety Marlin Jackson to 2 year deal.
“We are happy to add a talented and versatile defensive back in Marlin Jackson,” said head coach Andy Reid. “He played an important role with the Colts defense over the course of the last five years and we’re looking forward to adding him to our defensive backfield. He has shown an ability to play both the safety and the cornerback position.”
A versatile athlete who has seen action at both cornerback and safety in his five-year career, Jackson (6-0, 196) was originally a first round draft choice (29th overall) of the Indianapolis Colts in 2005. He appeared in the first four games for the Colts in 2009 and notched one interception, but missed the rest of the season with a knee injury.
The 26-year-old Jackson has played in 56 career games (32 starts), posting 306 tackles and four interceptions. His best season came in 2007 when he started at cornerback in all 16 games and was part of the NFL’s 2nd-ranked pass defense that allowed only 172.8 yards per game. That year he set a career high with 112 tackles, which ranked fourth on the team. Jackson has also appeared in six playoff games (two starts) and intercepted Patriots QB Tom Brady with 24 seconds remaining in the 2006 AFC Championship game, sending the Colts to the Super Bowl.
A teammate of WR Jason Avant at the University of Michigan, Jackson was a four-year starter and earned All-America honors as a senior. He finished his college career with 195 tackles, nine interceptions, five forced fumbles, two sacks and two blocked kicks.
The Sharon, PA, native attended Sharon High School, where he earned All-America accolades and was named the Pennsylvania player of the year as a senior. He finished his high school career with 281 tackles and 18 interceptions, including four returned for touchdowns.
The Colts recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award in 2009, Jackson also spends time off the field with his Fight for Life Foundation which he established in 2007 to help inner-city youth make positive life-forming decisions.
“Marlin has proven himself to be a productive player at both the safety and cornerback positions during his NFL career and we are excited about adding him to our defense," said Eagles GM Howie Roseman. "He is a big, physical defensive back who, I believe, will fit well into our aggressive defensive scheme.”
“We are happy to add a talented and versatile defensive back in Marlin Jackson,” said head coach Andy Reid. “He played an important role with the Colts defense over the course of the last five years and we’re looking forward to adding him to our defensive backfield. He has shown an ability to play both the safety and the cornerback position.”
A versatile athlete who has seen action at both cornerback and safety in his five-year career, Jackson (6-0, 196) was originally a first round draft choice (29th overall) of the Indianapolis Colts in 2005. He appeared in the first four games for the Colts in 2009 and notched one interception, but missed the rest of the season with a knee injury.
The 26-year-old Jackson has played in 56 career games (32 starts), posting 306 tackles and four interceptions. His best season came in 2007 when he started at cornerback in all 16 games and was part of the NFL’s 2nd-ranked pass defense that allowed only 172.8 yards per game. That year he set a career high with 112 tackles, which ranked fourth on the team. Jackson has also appeared in six playoff games (two starts) and intercepted Patriots QB Tom Brady with 24 seconds remaining in the 2006 AFC Championship game, sending the Colts to the Super Bowl.
A teammate of WR Jason Avant at the University of Michigan, Jackson was a four-year starter and earned All-America honors as a senior. He finished his college career with 195 tackles, nine interceptions, five forced fumbles, two sacks and two blocked kicks.
The Sharon, PA, native attended Sharon High School, where he earned All-America accolades and was named the Pennsylvania player of the year as a senior. He finished his high school career with 281 tackles and 18 interceptions, including four returned for touchdowns.
The Colts recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award in 2009, Jackson also spends time off the field with his Fight for Life Foundation which he established in 2007 to help inner-city youth make positive life-forming decisions.
“Marlin has proven himself to be a productive player at both the safety and cornerback positions during his NFL career and we are excited about adding him to our defense," said Eagles GM Howie Roseman. "He is a big, physical defensive back who, I believe, will fit well into our aggressive defensive scheme.”
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Jordan's days are numbered
The Sixers are very clode to firing coach Eddie Jordan when the season comes to a close, if not before, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Comcast-Spectacors chairman Ed Snider wanted to jettison Jordan earlier this season but didn't do it because he had already fired the head coach of the Flyers, John Stevens.
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Comcast-Spectacors chairman Ed Snider wanted to jettison Jordan earlier this season but didn't do it because he had already fired the head coach of the Flyers, John Stevens.
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