Reid: Eagles have talked trades
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Reid: Eagles have talked trades
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Andy Reid said that the Eagles have had discussions with other teams about potential trades with the NFL's trade deadline looming Tuesday at 4 p.m.
"Everybody’s calling everybody right now," the Eagles coach said. "That’s what takes place. So to tell you that we haven’t talked to anybody, I can’t tell you that."
The Eagles are seen as both potential sellers and buyers in the market because they do have depth at certain spots, but are also light in other areas. For instance, with defensive end Brandon Graham eligible to come off the physically unable to perform list next week, a veteran like Juqua Parker could be expendable.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday that Parker's name has been brought up in trade discussions.
“If that’s the route we go," Reid said. "We’ve got an abundance at a couple different positions so we’re not forcing any one position to do anything. People ask those types of questions ... so you evaluate what’s going to benefit the Philadelphia Eagles the most when you do these deals."
Reid was evasive about Graham's activation, although he said that he expects the second-year player to start practicing next week. Per NFL rules, the Eagles have three weeks to make a decision on Graham, who had knee surgery last December.
As for other areas of depth on the Eagles' roster that teams could be eyeing, the Eagles do have three starting-caliber cornerbacks in Nnamdi Asomugha, Asante Samuel and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The latter two would be the more likely to be moved.
The NFL's trade deadline is not as busy a time period as it is in other professional sports. The Eagles, despite Sunday's 20-13 win over the Redskins, are still just 2-4 heading into the bye week, so they could be looking to shake up the roster with ten games to play.
-- Reid said that Michael Vick was tested for a concussion following the hit he took on the back from Redskins safety LaRon Landry. On the play Vick initially looked seriously hurt as Washington linebacker London Fletcher apparently held him up and called for Eagles trainers. Reid later said that Vick just had the wind knocked from him. Vick said he only got dirt in his eye.
Fletcher "is a smart guy," Reid said. "He tried to bring a little attention to it, and I love the way he plays, he tried bring attention to things. Mike was trying to pull away from him and he made sure he held on to him and tried to get him out of there. Mike was okay, and right when he came to the sideline he said he was fine."
-- Reid said that there was a chance defensive end Trent Cole (calf) and tackle Jason Peters (hamstring) could return to practice next week. The two starters have missed the last two games. Reid said that the bye week should help tackle King Dunlap and his back spasms.
-- Offensive line coach Howard Mudd underwent hip replacement surgery on Monday. Reid said Mudd should be back in time for the Oct. 30 game against the Cowboys.
Can we trade our defensive coordinator for a linebacker?— rod757- Vince Young would look pretty good in a Raiders uniform...— RockStar
- Now that it looks inevitable that the Cardinals are ready to pull the plug on Kolb, trade Vince there for a 2nd rounder and another stiff cornerback. — Astro Jones
- Get a linebacker.— P Even
- Better yet, can we trade "Fat Boy" Reid for a ham sandwich??— johnnyk3
- Rod757, sure but who would give up a good LB for our DC? We might be able to get a bag of (stale) donuts for him...— Bobby G
- Asante Samuel should go he's way too inconsistent. And some of these players who can’t stay healthy. If I guy gets hurt every year and can’t play a whole season it's crazy to keep him. Need big proven LB's in their place. And get rid of Kelch and Mathis the 2 rednecks that harassed some fans over a sign. We need guys like Vince Wilfork.— epalmer
- Wow, you obviously have no clue what you're talking about, Let's just call Bill and ask him for his HOF 400lb 3-4 NT who could never play the 4-3 simply due to his size. When he asks us what we're smoking, we can just tell him epalmer said so. Samuel is way too inconsistent yet leads the league in INTs from 2006-present....when #22 is making tackles it means someone in the front 7 messed up; his job is to get INTs. — mmcf1414
- Addition by subtraction: Samuel for anything. Safeties played better yesterday because DRC was covering his guy, not taking chances and leaving holes for the safeties to fill. If you can get a 4th for him, do it. Then resign Jackson. Dunno why it's taking so long. And so long Steve Smith. Can't believe we don't sign Tulloch but him instead.— beegal99
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Juan nor Marty make trades sure they can suggest a trade but ultimately it's up to Andy, Howie and Joe to make the trade. The Eagles are notorious for wanting a bit much in trades. An ideal trade would be to send Ashante to a team needing a corner for a LB that can cover and run support to replace Foku. Trading for BDawk would be nice because he is an Eagle for life, but would he want to come here just to be a cheer leader on the side line because he won't get much playing time and he won't do special teams. Ashante, Foku and Parker are trade prospects we just need a player in return for one of those guys not a draft pick, preferably a SAM LB. Gotta look at salary too, Ashante won't be coming cheap.- Can we trade Banner/Lurie back to New England for their ownership?— Earl J
- I think it's surprising Ronnie Brown's name isn't floated around. Did he see the field yesterday? Di Lew appears more often. I say between Brown, VY, Parker & Samuel, there has to be some buyers. Some could get solid players or picks in return.
KING~out— thee~KING - bad idea to mess with secondary now - Samuel will get injured at some point and we will need DRC and NA to be starting corners. If they have to trade get a bigger SAM LB in here with experience and package VY out at the same time— Tom Man
- We should trade for a solid backup QB— AachenEagle
