Gilyard to visit Eagles
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Gilyard to visit Eagles
Jeff McLane
With Jeremy Maclin possibly on the shelf with a hip injury, the Eagles will bring wide receiver Mardy Gilyard in for a visit Tuesday, a team source said.
Gilyard tweeted that he was returning to Philadelphia, but he has not yet signed a contract, the source said. The Eagles released Gilyard on Aug. 31 as they trimmed their roster to 53.
Maclin suffered a hip flexor strain Sunday against the Browns. Andy Reid did not say if the receiver would miss Sunday's game against the Ravens, but the Gilyard invitation suggests that it is a possibility.
The Eagles are already down a receiver. Riley Cooper missed the opener and will not play Sunday, Reid said. Cooper broke his collarbone early in training camp, but the Eagles decided to keep him on the roster even though he'll now miss at least two games.
When Maclin left the game Sunday, rookie Damaris Johnson took his place at split end opposite DeSean Jackson. Jason Avant, the Eagles' third receiver, has a wrist contusion, but Reid was optimistic about his readiness for the Ravens.
Gilyard had a strong preseason for the Eagles, catching nine passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns.
Maclin drops and bobles too many balls!!!!Give the kid a shot even if hes not hurt!— Sitongia16- This is the point the Eagles should be contacting Plex, a proven gamer and red zone threat to fill in for their most consistent red zone receiver. His contract would not be guaranteed with one game down in the season.
— Dexter - Yea just what we need jus another short WR. We couldn't use a receiver like plaxico who had more TDs in one season than Avants entire career. Love how the eagles settle year after year on receivers. We're seriously placing our playoff and Super Bowl hopes on Cooper, McNutt, Gillard and 5'8 Johnson??? please tell me which receiver likes to get those tough yards because they all seem to prefer going deep.— Yes_General
- He should have made the team right out of camp. They are fortunate that he is still available.— FetchDixon
- Besides just running the ball, what happened to our supposedly good screen game?— dlscholt
- don't know why they cut him in the first place..he has what jon gruden calls explosivity,yuk,yuk...has great speed and good hands...so sign him up already...— jabac
- Agree with Koons. If Maclin is out, why not make the offensive focus on getting the ball to Shady even more. Let Baltimore deal with a heavy dose of him and get the O line ready to be physical. TEs could have a decent day if Ravens LBs & Safeties have to worry about Shady. Keep the Ravens no-huddle off the field gives Juan less to think about.— PhillyinBmore
- It's Reid's system, don't ya know. He can take anyone off the street and plug him in there. That's the beauty of The Reid Way. Madness!— mccloudmj
- Ok but let us run the ball, run run. The Ravens will probably destroy the Birds as one watches them play tonight. But, the Team cannot have Vick just pass pass and get hammered. My guess is the D better be very very good or the Team will be hanging its head after the game.— Koons
- Gilyard's no Maclin, but he's a legit NFL WR who could step in and play some snaps. Makes sense to me.— JBirks
- and another thing about Chad Hall - he wasn't interested in a job on the practice squad. If he had taken it, he would be active against the Ravens. So instead he'll be watching like the rest of us.— dragoon6
- They're down to three healthy receivers and they run four wide sets. I think they need to sign someone. I'd rather have Mardy than: McNutt, Ochocinqo, Plex or any of the other retreads. And please, no Chad Hall.— dragoon6
- Gilyard hopefully becomes this season's Derek Landri....but not at Cooper's expense...Riley's got game.— bearsfriend
- He sucks— Jay Grace 69
- He should be on the team instead of cooper. Cooper isn't aggressive enough and doesn't fight the DBs for the ball.— djack10
- Good move.
— James Broscius - I liked the guy…he was great in college and looked good during preseason too! Rather have him then Riley Copper or Chad Hall— connorjr
- Good to hear they bring the poor kid back.— phillafuN
