Eagles sign 49ers practice squad LB

POSTED: Monday, March 5, 2012, 4:02 PM

Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer

The Eagles signed linebacker Monte Simmons off the 49ers practice squad on Monday.

Simmons, signed as an undrafted rookie free agent, spent all of last season on San Francisco's practice squad. He's listed at 6-foot-3, 226 pounds and played college football at Kent State.

Over his four years at Kent State he recorded 21.5 sacks and 38.5 tackles for loss as a defensive end, according to the team's Web site. He's a native of Swissville, Pa., which is near Pittsburgh.

Comments (70)

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:10 PM, 03/05/2012

Can't wait for these comments...

— tpizza

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 2:55 AM, 03/06/2012

There is some funny stuff.

— urbnasty

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:18 PM, 03/05/2012

Our prayers have been answered!

— ej610

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:12 PM, 03/05/2012

Don't underestimate the surprises we have for the fans this year. First DeSean and now a solid pickup at linebacker.

Joe

— Joe Banner - Eagles President

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:26 PM, 03/05/2012

The Eagles can finally now move to the 3-4 Defense. With Rolle, Matthews, Chaney, & now Simmons..... lol

— FetchDixon

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:30 PM, 03/05/2012

Wow! Who needs Curtis Lofton? C H A M P I O N S H I P !!!

— younged

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:31 PM, 03/05/2012

Clyde Simmons would have been something to crow about

— warbiscuit

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:42 PM, 03/05/2012

Just booked my flight to New Orleans!

— Joe Lis lives

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:45 PM, 03/05/2012

Hey, maybe they'll move him back to DE!

— Warhound

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:50 PM, 03/05/2012

Undrafted rookie free agent.. Thats a new move for the eagles...

— Zeru

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:52 PM, 03/05/2012

The world's three biggest lies: 1) The check is in the mail 2) I'm from the IRS and I am here to help you and 3) He's a smallish DE with a high motor.

— ManU63

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:53 PM, 03/05/2012

still - the Eagles overlook the QB position.. oh wait,,,, NM. we had him all along - all he needed was a "full" camp! uugh! sign PM PLEASE!!!!!

— With all this talent who needs a real defensive coordinator 2011

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:54 PM, 03/05/2012

Is he related to that bouncing ball Richard Simmons?

— 2smart4philly

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 4:58 PM, 03/05/2012

This is great news!! Now we don't have to worry about wasting a 1st rd pick on a LB. Problem solved! Good job by the front office finding this gem on a practice squad.

— Geno D