The Philadelphia Eagles’ spring exercise schedule is over and which means we’re within the slowest information cycle of the yr (AKA The Useless Zone) till coaching camp begins in late July. As we search for methods to move the time, we flip to an annual Bleeding Inexperienced Nation custom: checking to see which former Eagles gamers are nonetheless enjoying within the NFL … and different skilled soccer leagues!
AFC NORTH (16)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (9)
WR Hakeem Butler, OT Le’Raven Clark, OG William Dunkle, OG Nate Herbig, RB Jason Huntley, S Elijah Riley, OG Isaac Seumalo, CB Chandon Sullivan, OL Jarrid Williams
BALTIMORE RAVENS (3)
WR Nelson Agholor, CB Kevon Seymour, CB Daryl Worley
CLEVELAND BROWNS (2)
WR Marquise Goodwin, S Rodney McLeod
CINCINNATI BENGALS (2)
LB Joe Bachie, CB Sidney Jones IV
NFC NORTH (14)
DETROIT LIONS (5)
OG Kayode Awosika, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, OG Ross Pierschbacher, QB Nate Sudfeld, OG Halapoulivaati Vaitai
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (4)*
CB Tay Gowan, LB Jordan Hicks, QB Nick Mullens, WR Jalen Reagor
GREEN BAY PACKERS (3)
CB Rasul Douglas, S Rudy Ford, LB Eric Wilson
CHICAGO BEARS (2)
CB Josh Blackwell, LB T.J. Edwards
AFC EAST (12)
BUFFALO BILLS (5)*
QB Matt Barkley, G/C Ryan Bates, WR KeeSean Johnson, S Jared Mayden, S Jordan Poyer
MIAMI DOLPHINS (3)*
WR River Cracraft, RB Raheem Mostert, LB Duke Riley
NEW YORK JETS (3)*
CB Javelin Guidry, CB Craig James, CB Jimmy Moreland
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (1)*
CB Jalen Mills
NFC WEST (10)
ARIZONA CARDINALS (7)*
S Andre Chachere, RB Corey Clement, TE Zach Ertz, WR Zach Pascal, WR Auden Tate, TE Noah Togiai, LB Kyzir White
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (3)*
DT Javon Hargrave, DT T.Y. McGill, OT Matt Pryor
LOS ANGELES RAMS (0)*
N/A
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (0)*
N/A
AFC WEST (9)
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (3)
Okay Cameron Dicker, WR John Hightower, CB Michael Jacquet
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (2)*
OT Prince Tega Wanogho, LS James Winchester
DENVER BRONCOS (2)
LB Alex Singleton, CB Tremon Smith
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (2)
WR DeAndre Carter, S Marcus Epps
NFC SOUTH (8)
CAROLINA PANTHERS (4)
LB Kamu Grugier-Hill, CB Eric Rowe, RB Miles Sanders, DT Raequan Williams
ATLANTA FALCONS (2)
WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR Mack Hollins
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (1)*
S Ryan Neal
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (1)
S Ugo Amadi
AFC SOUTH (7)
HOUSTON TEXANS (4)
S Grayland Arnold, P Cameron Johnston, CB Steven Nelson, DT Hassan Ridgeway
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (2)
DE Genard Avery, QB Gardner Minshew
TENNESSEE TITANS (1)
OT Andre Dillard
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (0)
N/A
NFC EAST (3)
WASHINGTON COMMANDERS (2)*
S Jeremy Reaves, DE Casey Toohill
NEW YORK GIANTS (1)*
OG Jack Anderson
DALLAS COWBOYS (0)*
N/A
ARLINGTON RENEGADES (7)
CB De’Vante Bausby, TE Alex Ellis, DT Bruce Hector, RB Adrian Killins, CB Cre’Von LeBlanc, DE Ryan Mueller, QB Luiz Perez
SAN ANTONIO BRAHMAS (4)
OL Luke Juriga, S Ryan Lewis, QB Reid Sinnett, P Brad Wing
D.C. DEFENDERS (2)
WR Josh Hammond, DT Gabe Wright
HOUSTON ROUGHNECKS (2)
WR Deontay Burnett, S Ajene Harris
ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS (2)
CB Lavert Hill, CB Nate Meadors
SEATTLE SEA DRAGONS (1)
DT Treyvon Hester
VEGAS VIPERS (1)
DT Future Vaeao
ORLANDO GUARDIANS (0)
N/A
PHILADELPHIA STARS (4)
LB Joey Alfieri, LB B.J. Bello, DE Ali Fayad, WR Keric Wheatfall
BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS (2)
WR Deon Cain, LB Rashad Smith
MICHIGAN PANTHERS (2)
WR Devin Ross, QB Carson Sturdy
NEW JERSEY GENERALS (2)
CB Blake Countess, CB Trae Elston
NEW ORLEANS BREAKERS (1)
QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson
MEMPHIS SHOWBOATS (1)
WR Rashard Davis
PITTSBURGH MAULERS (0)
N/A
HOUSTON GAMBLERS (0)
N/A
WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS (2)
WR Carlton Agudosi, WR Rasheed Bailey
EDMONTON ELKS (1)
CB Aaron Grymes
HAMILTON TIGER-CATS (1)
QB Jamie Newman
BC LIONS (1)
QB Dane Evans
TORONTO ARGONAUTS (0)
N/A
OTTAWA REDBLACKS (0)
N/A
MONTREAL ALOUETTES (0)
N/A
CALGARY STAMPEDERS (0)
N/A
SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS (0)
N/A
KNIGHTS OF DEGEN (1)
WR Terrell Owens
Notable free brokers
DE Robert Quinn, DT Linval Joseph, DT Ndamukong Suh, QB Nick Foles, QB Carson Wentz, OT Jason Peters, CB Ronald Darby, S Anthony Harris, S Andrew Adams, TE Eric Tomlinson, WR Marcus Johnson, QB Joe Flacco, QB Chase Daniel, DE Vinny Curry, TE Richard Rodgers, LB Nathan Gerry
SOME VERY IMPORTANT THOUGHTS
I put an asterisk (*) subsequent to the 14 groups the Eagles will play this season.
The AFC East sometimes reigns because the division with probably the most former Eagles … however not this yr! Not one however two divisions have overtaken them.
Two years in the past round this time of yr, the Pittsburgh Steelers employed zero former Eagles. Now they’ve 9! That’s little question associated to them hiring former Eagles vp of participant personnel Andy Weidl as an assistant basic supervisor final yr.
I really feel like I missed Agholor signing with the Ravens. Nelly had an incredible season with the Raiders in 2020 however his time with the New England Patriots was fairly forgettable. Will he thrive with Lamar Jackson throwing his method?
McLeod is again with Jim Schwartz. Kinda miss Sizzling Rod. He’s nonetheless enjoying properly; Professional Soccer Focus had him as their Twelfth-highest graded security final season.
The Lions clearly have a factor for former Eagles offensive linemen. Not a foul proclivity to have. The Lions even have CJGJ, which was probably the most upsetting Eagles offseason departure for lots of followers.
Joe Douglas’s Jets love them some former Eagles backup nickel cornerbacks.
4 former Eagles on Frank Reich’s Panthers. However solely one among them (Kamu) overlapped with him in Philly.
Undecided the Falcons’ technique of gathering members of the Eagles’ abysmal 2019 receiving corps is an advisable one.
Solely two former Eagles on Shane Steichen’s Colts. Minshew will likely be tasked with serving to deliver Anthony Richardson alongside.
Actually to see if Dillard lives as much as the three-year, $29 million contract he signed. I nonetheless suppose individuals suppose he’s higher than he actually is.
Just a little curious to see no former Eagles on Doug Pederson’s Jags. Although it’s not like he’s in charge of personnel down there.
Lot of former Eagles on Jonathan Gannon’s Cardinals.
Two years in the past right now, the NFC East had 9 former Eagles. That quantity dropped to 6 final yr. And now it’s down to 3.
Reaves was a Professional Bowler final yr because the particular groups protection man choice.
The Arlington Renegades received the XFL championship this previous season. Kinda cool there’s a bunch of former Eagles on the crew that introduced extra soccer success to the Dallas space than the Cowboys have in a very long time.
Former Eagles fan favourite Rasheed Bailey continues to be going sturdy within the CFL. He posted profession highs in receptions (63), receiving yards (729), and touchdowns (9) in 2022.
Do you know that T.O. was nonetheless enjoying soccer?! He turns 50 in December. Owens had 11 receptions for 124 yards and three touchdowns with the Zappers.
If the Eagles might reacquire one former Eagles participant that’s presently underneath contract, who would you choose? I’m guessing most will say CJGJ. I’d wish to have Hargrave again, although. To be clear, I don’t blame the Birds for not outbidding the 49ers to maintain him. It’s simply you could by no means have too many move rushers.
Ruling out the large names, who’s one lesser-known participant you’d wish to have again?
Most obscure names that you simply would possibly accuse me of constructing up: Josh Hammond, Josh Blackwell, Ali Fayad, Ryan Mueller.
The Cowboys, Jaguars, Seahawks, and Rams are the one groups and not using a former Eagle. Dallas did make use of Peters final season and there appears to be an opportunity he could be again for his age 41 season. We’ll see.
Foles received lower by the Colts final month. Will he retire? Appears doable.
I’ll imagine Wentz is keen to be a QB2 behind a longtime starter once I see it occur. His worth is arguably solely happening the longer he stays unsigned since he’s not in a position to get right into a crew’s playbook whereas he stays in the marketplace.
