Kearse Cut; 2 Re-signed

    As expected, the Eagles announced the release of former star Jevon Kearse today.  This was a case of the salary outweighing the  production.  By the end of last season, Kearse was a backup behind Juqua Thomas and Victor Abiamiri.  He never showed the explosiveness he displayed with Tennesee, where he recorded 36 sacks in his first three years in the league.  The rumor floating around is that he could return to the Titans.

Also,  the team announce that they have re-signed safety J.R. Reed to a one-year contract and tendered restricted-free-agent cornerback Joselio Hanson with a 2nd-round tender.  This means that the Eagles have the right to match any contract offer given to Hanson.  If the team chooses not to match the offer, than the team that signs Hanson must give the Eagles a 2nd-round draft pick as compensation.  Both of these moves adds depth to positions of need, but neither player is guaranteed a spot on the final roster.