EAGLES cut Trotter

[ChiefsfaninPA]

Eagles release Trotter.


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Eagles release veteran Trotter
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The Philadelphia Eagles today announced they have released LB Jeremiah Trotter.

"Jeremiah is one of my favorite guys," said head coach Andy Reid. "There's no question that this is the toughest part of this job. He and I met about this last night and it was very emotional for the both of us. Jeremiah and I have been together for many years and he's played a vital role in helping this team win a lot of football games. He developed himself into a Pro Bowl middle linebacker through a lot of hard work and desire. In my mind, he will always be a Philadelphia Eagle and I'm sure he feels the same way. I wish he and his family nothing but the best in the future."

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The 30-year-old Trotter was in his second stint in Philadelphia since being a third-round draft choice of the Eagles in 1998. With four Pro Bowl selections on his resume, Trotter became just the fourth linebacker in team history to earn that distinction, joining Chuck Bednarik (8), Maxie Baughan (5), and Bill Bergey (4). He averaged over 147 tackles per year since becoming a full-time starter in 1999, including a career-high 202 in 1999. In 88 regular season starts as an Eagle, Trotter totaled 940 tackles (10.7 per game).

Trotter spent his first four seasons in Philadelphia and two in Washington before being released by the Redskins following the 2003 campaign. Without a contract offer, he somehow contacted Reid, who was on a fishing trip in a remote part of Utah where cell phone use was extremely limited. Trotter eventually signed a one-year contract at that time and parlayed it into a Pro Bowl season in 2004.

Trotter has been very successful off the field as well, as he owns a real estate company, Jeremiah Trotter Inc., and The Wash Sense Group, car wash facilities in the Philadelphia area. In addition, he established his own personal foundation, the Jeremiah Trotter Foundation, which is committed to the awareness and elimination of diabetes through research and education.

[ChiefsfaninPA]

I see it is already being discussed in another thread. Still count as a repost?

[Reerun_KC]

Sucks to be him....

And NO we dont need to bring him in for a look, BullSh*t...

[InChiefsHeaven]

Why would they get rid of him...isn't he still pretty productive at the age of 30? Doesn't seem that old to me...

...and NO, I'm not saying we need to bring him in...

[ChiefsfaninPA]

Sucks to be him....

And NO we dont need to bring him in for a look, BullSh*t...


I agree. I think our LB corp. is the least of our concerns on D(as long as they tackle). Now if a stud DT gets cut......

[ChiefsfaninPA]

Why would they get rid of him...isn't he still pretty productive at the age of 30? Doesn't seem that old to me...

SALARY CAP.

[El Jefe]

He is still productive, I wonder why they would cut him. That is interesting. :hmmm:

[Reerun_KC]

I agree. I think our LB corp. is the least of our concerns on D(as long as they tackle). Now if a stud DT gets cut......


If he is a Stud DT, he wont be cut....

[Reerun_KC]

He is still productive, I wonder why they would cut him. That is interesting. :hmmm:


ChiefsfaninPA said it "Salary Cap" I would bet that is most likely the reason..

Someone will pick him up.... Raiders maybe??

[ChiefsfaninPA]

Someone will pick him up.... Raiders maybe??

Warren "Defensive Coordinator" Sapp might not approve of that.

[Reerun_KC]

Warren "Defensive Coordinator" Sapp might not approve of that.


ROFL

When did he become the Director of Player Personel?

I am so glad he isnt in Red and Gold... What a freaking head case!

[Redrum_69]

Trotter...wearing a Chiefs uniform...is comparable to Donnie Edwards as a Chiefs once again.

Only Trotter is 3-4 years younger than Edwards...

[ChiefsfaninPA]

Trotter...wearing a Chiefs uniform...is comparable to Donnie Edwards as a Chiefs once again.

Only Trotter is 3-4 years younger than Edwards...

Not saying you are advocating picking him up. But who would be the odd man out? I can't see him replacing any of our LB's. Don't be surprised if Denver doesn't take a look at him.

[Redrum_69]

Raiders could use him too

[dirk digler]

Actually I could see the Broncos picking him up since DJ is not doing very well

[ChiefsfaninPA]

Actually I could see the Broncos picking him up since DJ is not doing very well

Those were my thoughts as well.

[Amnorix]

Let's see. 30+. Linebacker. Former star.

Ought to be a Patriots uniform by the weekend, really...

:D

[ChiefsfaninPA]

Let's see. 30+. Linebacker. Former star.

Ought to be a Patriots uniform by the weekend, really...

:D



:cuss: :cuss: :cuss: :cuss: :cuss:

Don't you guys have enough in your arsenal? I just hope you don't turn into the Redskins of old.

[InChiefsHeaven]

Let's see. 30+. Linebacker. Former star.

Ought to be a Patriots uniform by the weekend, really...

:D

Fuggin' sad but probably true... :banghead:

[Reerun_KC]

Fuggin' sad but probably true... :banghead:


Then he will have an instant pro bowl season....


Billy B has a way of getting the most out of players...

[The Bad Guy]

Trotter...wearing a Chiefs uniform...is comparable to Donnie Edwards as a Chiefs once again.

Only Trotter is 3-4 years younger than Edwards...

Not even close.

Trotter's knees are shot. He's a liability in coverage and has lost about 4 steps.

Whereas Donnie has gotten better with age. He's never really been hurt, is great in coverage and can fly all over the field.