Eagles Release LB Jeremiah Trotter
August 21, 2007 by Run Up The Score!
Looks like the day has finally come, as the Eagles seem prepared to go with Omar Gaither at middle linebacker. Trotter’s release had been hinted at for a week or two, but it’s still a shock in that weird nostalgic sense.
Philly.com phrases it this way:
In a stunning move, the Eagles this morning released veteran middle linebacker Jeremiah Trotter. It was unclear exactly why, but Andy Reid and the 30-year-old Trotter, who has battled knee problems, will address the media after practice today.
If they’re addressing the media together, as that paragraph seems to imply, I’m guessing that Trotter will end up retiring. For all we know, Trotter asked to be cut due to his knee problems.
In other, happier news, Chase Utley has been cleared to take batting practice. Good times.
