The Philadelphia Eagles meltdown continues, just a day following their 30-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
In a shocking move, the Eagles have released defensive end Jason Babin after the 11th game of the season. Babin, a 32-year-old veteran, spent the 2009, 2011, and 2012 seasons with the Eagles. Last season, Babin accumulated 18 sacks, leading the team. In just 11 games this season, Babin accounted for 5.5 sacks and 26 total tackles.
Andy Reid spoke about the move this afternoon.
"We appreciate everything that Jason has given this team over the last couple of years," Reid said Tuesday. "We wish him all the best as he continues his career. By releasing him today, this gives us an opportunity to give more playing time to some of younger guys in the defensive line rotation."
With this being the first move of the player firing, it only sounds right that there are many more moves to come as the Eagles continue to embarrass themselves each week. They stand 3-8 on the year after last night's loss.
In other news, WR DeSean Jackson has been placed on IR after suffering fractured ribs in last night's game. The move will be season-ending. Jackson has 45 receptions this year, accumulating 700 yards while scoring only two touchdowns.
Great. Grand. Wonderful. Just fire Andy Reid already.
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