The Eagles announced Friday that Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters ruptured his Achilles tendon this week while training in Texas. He will undergo surgery on his right leg on April 2 for an injury which typically takes from 9-12 months to heal. Peters, a Pro Bowler in each of the last five seasons, allowed one sack in 2011 and was instrumental in LeSean McCoy's 1,309-yard rushing season. In a statement released by the team, coach Andy Reid said the Eagles will test free agency for a replacement. "Jason is one of the best, if not the best, offensive tackle in the NFL," Reid said. "We don't know when he will return to the field and we will not speculate on a timeline. We are just going to let the surgical process and the rehabilitation process play itself out. (General manager) Howie (Roseman) and I will sort out the roster situation for the offensive line. We are glad to have King back as a part of our offensive line and we will continue to scan the free agent market, also knowing the draft is less than a month away." Source: USA Today
It's confirmed now. We are hecked. I don't think it's a panic situation since we got Dunlap back, but very bad news.
Not a devastating blow.. But this could lead to Vick being on the run a lot this year. I imagine Reid will just put in an extra TE to compensate.
I think I read Jaws say something along the lines of us losing our best player with regards to dominance at his position. Truth.
there are actually a couple of decent LT free agents still available ............ they'll probably just pick one of them up
