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Eagles to retain Allen Barbre, sources say

The Eagles are likely to retain offensive lineman Allen Barbre, NFL sources said.

The veteran was granted permission to shop for a trade and more money, but after exploring the landscape, Barbre will return to the fold. He started in 12 games last season - nine at left guard and three at right tackle - and had arguably his best season with the Eagles.

A hamstring injury ultimately ended Barbre's season. The 33-year-old offensive lineman has had durbaility issues in Philadelphia - he missed most of the 2014 season with a broken ankle - but he provides the Eagles with depth.

Barbre is slated to earn $2.25 million in 2017, which is a good number even if the Eagles plan for him to be the sixth man off the bench. If center Jason Kelce were to be traded and Isaac Seumalo was to replace him, Barbre could slide back into the starting left guard spot.