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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Runyan signs with Chargers

Jon Runyan's career isn't over yet.

The veteran has signed with the San Diego Chargers, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.

On the same day that the Eagles announced a four-year extension for right tackle Winston Justice, Runyan found a place to resume his career.

The Chargers needed offensive line help after placing tackle Jeromey Clary on injured reserve with an ankle injury.

Runyan worked out for the Eagles and two other teams earlier this season. As recently as last week, he was co-hosting a show on WIP.

Runyan is recovering from a knee injury and turns 36 this weekend.

Meanwhile, Birds' Eye View and Eagletarian have details on Justice's new deal.

Earlier today, we blogged Man Up on the defense.

And yesterday, we did the offense, coincidentally focusing on Justice's run-blocking performance against the Bears.

Posted by Sheil Kapadia @ 7:10 PM  Permalink | 16 comments
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Posted 08:02 PM, 11/24/2009
DavezMental
why didnt the birds...
Posted 09:37 PM, 11/24/2009
Nothing but the truth
DavezMental, why didn't the birds what?
Posted 09:39 PM, 11/24/2009
youpeoplehaveissues
Good for Big Jon. The Eagles obviously had no interest and while the O-line play has been inconsistent, tackle isn't really a need right now, thats why DavezMental
Posted 09:51 PM, 11/24/2009
catnameddomino
I have no idea if he can still play, but at least he'll probably make it to the playoffs this year. If he signed with the Eagles that would be far from guaranteed.
Posted 09:55 PM, 11/24/2009
SteveS11
I'm not sure what the point is. So Runyan comes back for 5 or 6 games, then what? He'd be better off hanging them up and running for political office, as has been rumored. Runyan coming back for that makes even less sense than the Eagles bringing back Trotter.
Posted 10:10 PM, 11/24/2009
soulman386
Sheil, you've been unfair in your assessment of Justice until only recently. You owe him a public apology. He came into the NFL early before his body was strong enough to play at this level. He's worked his tail off, kept his mouth shut, and has become one of the most solid character guys on the team. He didn't deserve all the ridicule so many people, including you, put on him for ONE game.
Posted 10:26 PM, 11/24/2009
mike l
soulman, take you finger off the mouse, dude! Once again, the Eagles sign a guy for cheap and long. Just like Sheldon. But, no matter how much Reid has praised Brown up and down this week for playing hurt, Brown won't see another dime more from Banner. Just Reid's version of saying, "Thanks, sucker!"
Posted 10:38 PM, 11/24/2009
borntosuffer
Maybe you are being a little sensitive, Mrs. Justi ... I mean, soulman386. I don't remember Sheil ever burying Justice and I follow him pretty closely. But, if you want to find undeserved ridicule, blogs are a good place to start. In fact, if you want, I could say something about your mom.
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Posted 10:52 PM, 11/24/2009
andrewc23
Geez, soul, stop hitting refresh to see if your message posted yet!!! And Mike, why do the Eagles owe Sheldon more money? He got a big deal for someone that had only been playing for one year. And he has outplayed that deal... BUT he still have like 5 years left on that deal. You can't renig on such a long term deal with so many years left. That being said, with the way he has handled himself this year, they just much make good in the offseason this year.
Posted 10:52 PM, 11/24/2009
mikeyhigs
@SteveS11 Runyan comes back for to play for a contender. That's the point. He wants to play and he wants to win.
Posted 11:00 PM, 11/24/2009
mikeyhigs
P.S. Can't philly.com put in a filter to eliminate duplicate posts? Other websites have it.
Posted 11:21 PM, 11/24/2009
fafafooey
Sheil, you've been unfair in your assessment of Justice until only recently. You owe him a public apology. He came into the NFL early before his body was strong enough to play at this level. He's worked his tail off, kept his mouth shut, and has become one of the most solid character guys on the team. He didn't deserve all the ridicule so many people, including you, put on him for ONE game. (Just thought it deserved repeating...)
Posted 11:35 PM, 11/24/2009
ACBaughman
9 posts in a row! I'm impressed. My record was 3.
Posted 11:57 PM, 11/24/2009
phillychaos
mike l - So how was Brown being suckered? If he didn't want the deal, then he shouldn't have signed it.
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