Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 1:29 PM | 52 comments |
 

Penn State's Norwood working out for Eagles; Amendola signs with Rams
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Jordan Norwood tweeted today that he's off to Philadelphia and he could soon be a member of the Eagles' practice squad.

The exact tweet from the former Penn State receiver: To Philadelphia for me!!! Praising God for the opportunity. We shall see how it goes.

The reason the Eagles have a vacancy on the practice squad is because receiver Danny Amendola has signed with the St. Louis Rams. Amendola had an impressive preseason with the Eagles, but there was no room for him on the 53-man roster. Amendola may get a chance to be the Rams' top return man. 

Norwood, released by Cleveland just before the start of the season, in indeed coming to Philadelphia, but only a workout in front of team officials tonight is guaranteed.

The 5-foot-7, 171-pound receiver caught 41 passes for 637 yards and six touchdowns last year for the Nittany Lions. The Browns invited him to training camp as an undrafted free agent.
Posted by Bob Brookover @ 1:29 PM  Permalink | 52 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:54 PM, 09/22/2009
    this would mean a kick returner would be let go right? E Hobbs anyone?
    — SilliBilli
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:57 PM, 09/22/2009
    Maybe we can trade him for Hank Baskett
    — ChahlieM
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:08 PM, 09/22/2009
    it means that 10's injury is more serious than reported
    — LA Mike
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:12 PM, 09/22/2009
    So Kenny Jonod, please tell me what you and the Eagles coaching staff have in mind? Please insight us as I am sure you will be there to watch his workout.
    — cote32
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:15 PM, 09/22/2009
    ... and Curtis isn't 100%.
    — Richard Saunders
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:24 PM, 09/22/2009
    He's not better than Danny Amendola. Norwood is too small fro the NFL. nice player at psu though
    — Dan is #1
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:27 PM, 09/22/2009
    If they can sign him to the practice squad, it makes sense. But why did the drop Baskett if they were going to bring in a WR? Curtis must be dinged up enough that he may sit Sunday.
    — 76er
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:39 PM, 09/22/2009
    I'll throw in some more useless conjecture...perhaps they have found somebody willing to trade for R.Brown
    — TXEaglesFan
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:43 PM, 09/22/2009
    5 foot 11 inches? Did he grow 5 inches since he left PSU?
    — 93phils
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:53 PM, 09/22/2009
    It doesn't mean Jackson's injury is serious. It means they are getting ready to release Reggie Brown
    — GoBirds77
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:06 PM, 09/22/2009
    you are all wrong, all this means is Joe Paterno will be on the sidelines as head coach for the Eagles by week 5... You heard it here 1st!!! Eskin doesn't even have this inside knowledge...
    — antpsu
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:16 PM, 09/22/2009
    Baskett release makes no sense.....DeShawn must be hurt worse than we think....reggie will never play for this team...but what happened to that Gibson guy they were so high on....
    — nuggett
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:35 PM, 09/22/2009
    All the holes on this team and they are trying out a WR? Didn’t we have seven at one time? How about trying to find a linebacker who can actually cover the pass.
    — phillysmith
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