Nagy era over
Matt Nagy spent this morning in a No. 9 red jersey as a member of the Eagles' 80-man training camp roster.
Nagy era over
Bob Brookover
Matt Nagy spent this morning in a No. 9 red jersey as a member of the Eagles' 80-man training camp roster.
Afterward, the former University of Delaware and Arena League quarterback talked about the opportunity of a lifetime.
By the afternoon practice, his opportunity had vanished.
"Matt Nagy's contract was disapproved by the NFL," the Eagles said in a statement, adding that they would not attempt to re-sign the quarterback. "The team will look in another direction at quarterback position."
The Eagles had no further comment and Nagy also declined comment.
Nagy, 31, had already been in camp as a coaching intern when the Eagles signed him after quarterback Kevin Kolb suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament during Monday morning's practice. Nagy, who had never been invited to an NFL camp, was hoping to see his first game action in the Eagles' preseason opener Thursday against the New England Patriots.
A league source said the Eagles did not follow the proper procedure for a contract on a player who had been in another league, but that could not be confirmed by the NFL office.
"The NFL reviews all contracts and it's not uncommon for them to be disapproved," said Michael Signora, director of media relations with the NFL. "The club has the right to resubmit a contract once it has been disapproved, but only the club can reveal why a contract was disapproved."
here comes Mike Vick— jaydes
Comment removed.- So, it's ok for Nagy to be a coach and even throw to players in practice, but not a player?— P Even
i cant thnik of anything to add / and my spellcjek dies t work— daveH- I'm sure an idiot Eagles fan was already trying to buy his jersey. Tragic.— UncleEddie
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- The team has a game in 50 hours, and two quarterbacks ( Mc Nabb and Feeley) who can run the offense. Do I have that right ?— willll
- Are the Eagles interested in Vick? There are some web sites reporting that the Eagles are going after him. He would be a good addition to the team. He can play different positions.— fred13
getting vick would be interesting.— Richard Saunders- Forget Vick...but perhaps they should bring in an insurance vet. Losman? Bollinger?— jmk1512
- thats a shame for Nagy, dreams dashed, he was told he had the whole 4th Quarter to him..hope he catches on somewhere to win a spot. AFL is a joke, but some of their players are not.
- Bobby Hoying?— jpotts89
- Bobby Hoying?— jpotts89
- Bobby Hoying?— jpotts89
- And this after the Eagles sold me a 200.00 Nagy replica jersey.— PhillyPhantastico
- Vick is a nonentity— Joe Funk
- Ty/Koy Detmer knows this offense...— TheFirstStateVinman
- Darn the luck...lonewolf just got back to the home after buying his #9 jersey. Sorry wolfy, if the short bus driver comes to work tomorrow, you'll be able to take it back for a refund...or you can wear it upside down and pretend your Sav! :) Just trying to help.— Old Dolt
- So does this mean he can or cannot tell his grandkids that he was an NFL player?— J H
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- Losman?...Bollinger?...Vick?...Yes, even Vick! Nagy was a guy who never provide himself.— sheek2109
- Mike Vick may not be a quarterback, but nor is that plug Kevin Kolb.— sheek2109
what the heck...mike vick.- If the Eagles are smart, they will take the PR hit and go sign Michael Vick. There's too much invested at the QB position and one injury and change the course of a season. If Vick still has the tools, I would rather have the SPCA and PETA group picketing the stadium if Donovan goes down then what we currently have.— JimCollins
- Two comments: Vick does not have the "Squeeky Clean" image that Philly adores.. You cab be a rough a--, like Van Brocklin was, a smarta-- like Sunny J was. Vick.. ain't no way. Perhaps we can bring Norm Snead out of retirement, or perhaps Y.A.Tittle. or Marino if you can separate him from the food ads. . and his co spokesperson— bobodell
