Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 2:45 PM | 161 comments |
 

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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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:49 PM, 09/15/2009
    Why?!?!?!?? At least Hank can lay Special Teams. What does Reggie Clown do?!? NOTHING
    — dseidman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:51 PM, 09/15/2009
    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!
    — kimbafuzz
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:53 PM, 09/15/2009
    I meant "can Play" Special Teams
    — dseidman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:53 PM, 09/15/2009
    nooooooooooo. Kendra.
    — Sweet Lou
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:53 PM, 09/15/2009
    Aargh. Hank was more productive than Reggie.
    — Richard Saunders
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:56 PM, 09/15/2009
    Why?? Simple, with Carmella DeCesare in town, Kendra Wilkinson was expendable.
    — joeolive
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:56 PM, 09/15/2009
    agreed -- Reggie is a waste of space
    — horhey
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:58 PM, 09/15/2009
    Just increased my hatred of Reggie"The Clown"Brown.
    — CAO
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:59 PM, 09/15/2009
    6 in one, half a dozen in the other. neither will make a big difference. bit players, folks, bit players.
    — wondo40
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:59 PM, 09/15/2009
    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.
    — joeolive
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:59 PM, 09/15/2009
    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.
    — dseidman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:00 PM, 09/15/2009
    They should have just eaten Reggie and cut him...Baskett does a lot more across the board...
    — soalivetoday
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:01 PM, 09/15/2009
    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.
    — The Truth Hurts


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