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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Eagles cut Baskett, remove Vick from exempt list

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With the Eagles, the news just keeps on coming.

The latest is that the team has released wide receiver Hank Baskett in order to make room on the roster for quarterback Michael Vick, who has been removed from the exempt list.

"I'm not speaking about it yet," said Baskett when reached by phone.

Baskett had one catch for six yards Sunday and 72 catches for 1,052 yards and six touchdowns during parts of four seasons.

The sequence of today's events, including Shawn Andrews being placed on injured reserve, could have positive ramifications for two quarterbacks.

Vick obviously will be pleased that he can return to the practice field tomorrow as he awaits his reinstatement for the Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The departure of Baskett, meanwhile, could open the door for Jeff Garcia to remain whenever Donovan McNabb is able to return from his fractured rib injury. Garcia suggested Monday that he felt he could help Kevin Kolb in his development as a quarterback.

"I think with Kevin there, being a young guy, I can just open his eyes to some things that maybe he hasn't open his eyes to as of yet," Garcia said. "I'm sure he's been able to see so much of that through Donovan (McNabb), but I want to be able to help out where I can."

Of course, the player who may benefit most from Baskett's release is veteran receiver Reggie Brown, who did not dress for Sunday's season opener against Carolina. Brown likely will be activated Sunday against New Orleans and it will be interesting to see what roles he plays on special teams, which is why Baskett got the nod over him against the Panthers.

 Jackson special teams player of the week

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson was named the NFC special teams player of the week after returning a punt 85 yards for a touchdown in the Eagles' opening-day win over Carolina. It was Jackson's second career punt return for a touchdown.

He also returned a second punt 21 yards, giving him a 53-yard average, the best in the league after Week 1.

Posted by Bob Brookover @ 2:45 PM  Permalink | 161 comments
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Posted 02:49 PM, 09/15/2009
dseidman
Why?!?!?!?? At least Hank can lay Special Teams. What does Reggie Clown do?!? NOTHING
Posted 02:51 PM, 09/15/2009
kimbafuzz
Vick has been removed from the exempt list already? I thought he had another week? And poor Hank. Oh, well. He's got a bunny to turn that frown upside down!
Posted 02:53 PM, 09/15/2009
dseidman
I meant "can Play" Special Teams
Posted 02:53 PM, 09/15/2009
Sweet Lou
nooooooooooo. Kendra.
Posted 02:53 PM, 09/15/2009
Richard Saunders
Aargh. Hank was more productive than Reggie.
Posted 02:56 PM, 09/15/2009
joeolive
Why?? Simple, with Carmella DeCesare in town, Kendra Wilkinson was expendable.
Posted 02:56 PM, 09/15/2009
horhey
agreed -- Reggie is a waste of space
Posted 02:57 PM, 09/15/2009
larlib
why not useless reggie brown come on andy admit a mistake brown STINKS
Posted 02:57 PM, 09/15/2009
shipu56
I'd rather have Baskett over Regina Brown any day. Sorry to see you go, Hank.
Posted 02:58 PM, 09/15/2009
CAO
Just increased my hatred of Reggie"The Clown"Brown.
Posted 02:59 PM, 09/15/2009
wondo40
6 in one, half a dozen in the other. neither will make a big difference. bit players, folks, bit players.
Posted 02:59 PM, 09/15/2009
joeolive
Kimbafuzz: Taking Vick off the list allows him to practice with the team..... so that he is ready to go week 4 if McNabb is not back.
Posted 02:59 PM, 09/15/2009
dseidman
The reason they don't cut ties with Reggie Clown has to be his contract. They might take a big hit if they release him.
Posted 03:00 PM, 09/15/2009
soalivetoday
They should have just eaten Reggie and cut him...Baskett does a lot more across the board...
Posted 03:01 PM, 09/15/2009
The Truth Hurts
Baskett will be more notable for marrying a Playmate than for anything he will ever do on the field. Thankfully the Eagles have finally realized this.
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