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Eagles sign DT Derek Landri

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Eagles sign DT Derek Landri

POSTED: Monday, October 3, 2011, 3:45 PM

Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer

Derek Landri has returned to the Eagles after being cut at the end of training camp. (David Maialetti/Staff Photographer)

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The Eagles have signed defensive tackle Derek Landri to their 53-man roster, league sources said.

Landri will replace Antonio Dixon, who suffered a season-ending torn triceps injury on Sunday and will be placed on Injured Reserve.

The 6-foot-2, 290-pound Landri spent most of training camp and the preseason with the Eagles before he was released on final cut-down day on Sept. 3.

Landri, 28, has five seasons of NFL experience under his belt. He last played for the Carolina Panthers a season ago, starting all 16 games and recording 43 tackles and three sacks. Statistically speaking, it was his best season as a pro.

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Comments (48)

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 3:53 PM, 10/03/2011

He showed potential in preseason.

— mish798798

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 3:56 PM, 10/03/2011

he actually had a good camp and deserved some consideration for the roster.

— Back up the Bus for Gload and Bowker

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 3:56 PM, 10/03/2011

Good, Now we should go after Keith Ellison a Free Agent From Buffalo or Aaron Curry i mean the only positive we can see is that we can Take the Lead and just stop Being so Lax an letting the other team come in and spank us. We are what we are 1-3 and rightfully so this team needs a Lighter lit up on there Arses.

— BoriquaByrds87

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 3:57 PM, 10/03/2011

Seasons Over

— FABER

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 5:12 PM, 10/03/2011

Perfect statement. Nothing left to say!!

— billtfla

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:03 PM, 10/03/2011

Plan the Parade!!

— Clarkeisgod

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:03 PM, 10/03/2011

Na he was pretty solid and picked up the 9 wide Technique now we need another LB and maybe a Safety any rumors on any trades besides Aaron Curry trade talks?

— BoriquaByrds87

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:06 PM, 10/03/2011

@FABER - I know it looks like the sky is falling roght now. This is the forst step in the right direction. Landri looked great in the Pre-Season and he will have an impact immediately. Remember this... the Girls started 1-7 last season and they were not eliminated from playoff contention until week 16. The season is long and this team can score from anywhere on the field at any time.

— eaglesphreak23

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:07 PM, 10/03/2011

In even better news today Queen Dunlap will be starting the next 2 weeks. Vick will never make it to the bye week now. Just when we thought we found a position for Dunlap he has to return to providing some of the best "LOOK OUT" blocks.

— Back up the Bus for Gload and Bowker