Eagles add TE Smith, release T. Curtis
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Eagles add TE Smith, release T. Curtis
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
The Eagles have announced that they've agreed to terms with tight end Alex Smith and released TE Tony Curtis.
By our account, Jay Glazer first reported the move via Twitter.
Smith was a third-round draft pick out of Stanford in 2005 and spent the first four years of his career with the Tampa Bay Bucs.
His best season statistically came in 2007 when Smith caught 32 balls for 385 yards and three touchdowns. Last season he started 12 games and had 21 receptions for 250 yards and three scores.
The Patriots traded a 2010 fifth-round pick for Smith earlier in the offseason but released him over the weekend.
The Giants also reportedly took a look at Smith earlier this week.
So it looks like the Eagles are going to end up with a tight end from the Patriots. It just isn't coming via a trade for A.J. Feeley.
The Eagles stick with two tight ends and seven receivers on their roster -- for the time being. In addition to Smith, they have Brent Celek.
Smith is 27 years old.
On a sidenote, SI.com's Peter King may need to tell Andy Reid to stop lying to him. In yesterday's' MMQB, here's what King wrote:
Everybody asks, Why didn't the Iggles trade for one of New England's tight ends? Simple answer: Andy Reid liked his own backup, Tony Curtis, better than Alex Smith or David Thomas, the guys New England was peddling.
Hmm...
Click here for Smith's career stats.
Reggie Brown or Hank baskett it was nice knowing you - hopefully baskett stays so we can Kendra after she pops that kid out— bsaw- I guess reading comprehension is not one of your strengths. Tony Curtis cut.— Falkirk
- alex smith is a poor mans LJ Smith— Serge_Matthews
- I agree with bsaw. Cutting Brown or Baskett would make more sense then cutting Curtis...... I also agree that they should keep baskett around for the Kendra factor. Sorry, Brown, you can't do anything for us.— joeolive
- They released Tony Curtis for Alex Smith. That makes no sense! Why only carry Two Tight Ends?— dseidman
- Because we have seven WR's— jacksondog
Comment removed.- Sheil -- I really enjoy your work here on MTC. Consistently solid. On the news, 2 TEs still seems a little thin (assuming they cut Curtis). Other moves coming?— FKD215
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- Boy, some off-season moves not working out for the Pats. They cut our old buddy Greg Lewis and now Smith. I guess they don't mind though when they get a 1st rounder for a washed up DE from those idiotic Raiders. I think this is a good pick up for the Birds. From what I remember Smith is a pretty good blocker as well.— NJStevieV
- I know we have 7 WR's. I think Curtis is a free agent and will not be eligible for practice squad. I would think two caching TE's and One blocking TE in Curtis. Oh well maybe Bid Red, and the Banner Boys know something we do not. Hopefully it involves a trade with Reggie Clown. Also, Why haven't the Eagles placed Stew Bradley on IR yet. I havent read anywhere on PE.com that they OFFICIALLY did.— dseidman
- Falkirk - wrote my post before they announced who was cut - no idea why we need 7 WR's unless a trade is going down very soon for Baskett or Brown— bsaw
- dseidman - from the eagles website: » 9/1/2009 LB Stewart Bradley Placed on Injured Reserve— TheMan
- Sign Amendola and forget about Brown...at least the guy showed us some speed and desire to play...Brown has been an underachiever and now says he can step it up? You can pick up a TE at anytime.— psuwelsh
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- Two TEs seems thin to me as well. And I sure hope this guy can block. Seriously, where do you run the ball on 3rd and 1? I can see King Dunlap reporting as eligible as I write this..... Over the last couple of years the lack of a blocking TE anywhere on the roster has shown up as a conspicuous weakness at the worst possible time (think last year's Bears game as an obvious example, but there are others). Seriously, is it really that important that your third TE be primarily a receiver as long as he can catch the ball in a pinch? Oh, wait - I forgot. Wasn't Jason Peters a TE in college? The grand plan comes together.....— mfsaint
- Don't get cutting Curtis and signing Smith either.— dmurphy2103
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- Just send our longsnapper, Dorenbos, up there if necessary on gameday. If someone has to miss a game, sign Eugene Bright. No worries!— rwright611
- Thank you "The Man" for the info.— dseidman
- Curtis/Smith are both no better than Schoebel. Celek will get the job done. He was starting to feel it in the playoffs last year. Could you put Weaver on the field as the TE and Buckley as a FB in certain situations? Who knows...— djack10
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- I remember last year people were screaming at Reid because he kept Darren Howard and let McDougle go. What did McDougle do? I may hate Reid's playcalling but the guy is right more often than not with player evaluations. Additionally, name me the last good QB down in Tampa. The guy could help out. He is not your starter.— oharabri
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