Eagles To Release LB Will Witherspoon

The Eagles will release linebacker Will Witherspoon in the next few days, a league official told Phillyburbs.com this afternoon. The Eagles, desperate for linebackers after injuries to Stewart Bradley and Omar Gaither last year, acquired Witherspoon in a mid-season trade with the Rams for promising rookie receiver Brandon Gibson. Witherspoon played in 12 games with the Eagles.

Source: PhillyBurbs.com

 

Wow, did not expect that one coming. I hope we make a play for him (Although with the OJ Atogwe stuff, highly unlikely).

 

We'll take him.

 

I guess they felt he wasn't physical enough to beat out Akeem Jordan next year. Too much money slated for a backup that they can spend elsewhere this offseason.

 

Wow... what seemed like a great move when the deal was made and especially after his first game with the Eagles turned into a wasted bust when the smoke cleared..

 

Not surprised! Eagles FO is always been cheap kinda expected it to happen

 

Kind of stupid to be honest, but makes complete sense because the eagles are just that.