Trotter: Nervous as heck about workout
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Trotter: Nervous as heck about workout
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Eagles confirmed that they worked out former linebacker Jeremiah Trotter today at the NovaCare Complex. Trotter last played two seasons ago for Tampa Bay.
“I felt really good,” Trotter said on 610-WIP. “I’ve been training and working out. The indication I got from everybody was that the workout went really well.”
Trotter said that he first contacted coach Andy Reid about the possibility of a workout after starting middle linebacker Stewart Bradley tore his anterior cruciate ligament during training camp.
"I told him I was in great shape and I could help him out," Trotter said. "Nothing happened. But he called me today and wanted me to come in for a workout.”
“Going over today I was nervous as heck because I didn’t play all of last year. When I was in Tampa I practiced every day but I didn’t play. ... Obviously, I’m not in football shape. That’s going to take me getting out on the field.”
There was an initial report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The former Pro Bowler played for the Eagles over two stints, from 1998-2001 and from 2004-06. Trotter was cut just before the 2007 season when the team decided to go with Omar Gaither at middle linebacker. Gaither is currently in the middle.
Joe Mays was given every shot to claim the job, but he failed to put his stamp on the spot and Gaither was handed the starting position. Gaither has nine tackles, a half a sack and fumble recovery through two games. Mays missed the first game with a shoulder sprain but is back practicing.
Trotter was selected to the Pro Bowl four times (2001, 2002, 2004, 2005). He has recently been a talk radio host on (610) WIP-AM. Linebacker Tracy White currently wears Trotter's old uniform, No. 54.
"I ain't worried about that at all," Trotter said. "I just want to get out there on the field."
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Yes the axe man, does he to give back his s.s.i check to the goverment if he does sign?— septablows- Yes the axe man, does he have to give back his s.s.i check to the goverment if he signs?— septablows
- Yes the axe man, does he have to give back his s.s.i check to the goverment if he signs?— septablows
Back back the Axe! Although he is approximately 50 right now, that might turn some people off. Now we just need Byron Evans and Seth Joyner to complete the LB corps...— kjuggs77- Joe Mays SUCKS!!! and our linebackers our average at best! PLEASE Trotter make this team and fill this void! If Ray Lewis in his old age can still contribute, if you are in shape I have no doubt you can and will too!— styles856
- I wonder what Byron Evans is up to these days? For the record, B&E was better than Trotter.— Rauuuul
- I think Jim McMahon is looking for a position as QB as well. Just bring in all the old men you can.— BananaHammock
- Further proof that this truly is the best roster in the NFL. Can we get a quote from Joe Banner about this?— catnameddomino
- We need some help on special teams too...What are Junior Tottlelatossi and Vai Sikahema up to? Maybe Gizmo Williams or Tommy McDonald could play wide out since DeSean went down?— Teddy Beckersted
- Trotter back would be outstanding, would be nice to add him to our linebacking core for insurance , lets give Derrick Brooks a look, DB could come in and start right now over any of our LBs— Birds_eye36
- Is he a 'beast' and can he get his "michael phelps" on?— joeolive
- Bill Bergey is available too.— adman
- Is jack lambert dead? Seriously that guy had heart. He was a beast. Also he does talk radio.— vroc
- Reid's just trying to keep the team afloat long enough to get them to midseason and hopefully have a healthy McNabb, Westbrook, Jackson, O-line, etc. by then. They're not bringing in Trotter to play. He's a vet and knows the system. They need somebody in case another LB goes down plus he's worth as much on the sideline with no Dawk and no JJ. Birds have the cap space so why not. Just like Garcia signing - help out the young guys and have some insurance until the team gets back on track. Big Red knows this year is probably his last shot to win with this team. Got to pull out all the stops.— angrypirate
