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Sources: Jaguars Interested In Deal For Sheppard

Oct 29, 2014 7:48 PM

The Jaguars are reportedly interested in making a deal for Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. The Eagles will hold their first postdraft minicamp this weekend, and Philadelphia could look to make a deal involving Sheppard before the workouts take place. Asked whether he expects Sheppard to play for the Eagles in '08, coach Andy Reid said: "As I sit here right now, Lito is an Eagle. That's how it is, just like every other guy on this football team." "It gives us one great opportunity for a nice secondary. The way to use him is just like we used [former Eagles cornerbacks] Bobby Taylor, Al Harris and Troy Vincent. We just rotated all of them and they were all starters in our eyes," Reid added.

The Philadelphia Daily News

Tags: Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Trade Rumor

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T.O. Being Sued By Eagles Over Bonus Money

Oct 29, 2014 7:48 PM

The Eagles have sued Terrell Owens for bonus money he has not repaid the team, according to an Associated Press report. The suit for nearly $770,000 was filed in U.S. District Court on Monday. Owens lost in arbitration earlier this year, a ruling calling him to repay $1.7M in bonuses the Eagles paid him in 2004 and ?05.

AP

Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Legal

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Eagles Trade With Dolphins For RB Booker

Oct 28, 2014 8:55 AM

The Eagles traded with the Dolphins on Saturday to land a running back that they wanted in last year's draft, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. They landed Lorenzo Booker in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the draft, a selection that Miami will make on Sunday. "I was definitely shocked," Booker said. "I was just laughing about that. This is not even my draft, and here I am, on the phone again. It's just kind of funny when you think about it." "He's somebody we really liked in the draft last year, and we couldn't pull it off where we were able to get him last year, but he's somebody we've had our eyes on," Eagles' Coach Andy Reid said.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Tags: Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Official Trade

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Lito Doesn't Deny Trade To Tampa Bay Is Possible

Oct 29, 2014 7:48 PM

Eagles' cornerback Lito Sheppard wouldn't deny on Thursday that he could be traded to the Buccaneers on Draft Day, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Sheppard has reportedly visited numerous teams for physical examinations in the event that he is dealt by the Eagles in the near future. A source close to FOX Sports said that Lito "was in Tampa on Wednesday to visit with the Buccaneers, who have emerged as the front-runner for the two-time Pro Bowler." Sheppard didn't deny the reports as he refused to comment on the rumors.

The Philadelphia Daily News

Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Trade Rumor

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Eagles Also Interested In K.C. DE Allen

Oct 24, 2014 4:15 PM

The Eagles are reportedly among the teams interested in Kansas City defensive end Jared Allen, according to the Delco Times. A handful of teams have inquired about Allen, with the Vikings at one point looking as though they all but had a deal in place to acquire him from the Chiefs. Philadelphia has discussed shipping Lito Sheppard and some picks to Kansas City for Allen, according to a source.

The Delco Times

Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Eagles Still Trying To Deal Lito

Nov 13, 2014 3:42 AM

The Eagles are still desperately trying to deal Pro Bowl cornerback Lito Sheppard before this weekend's NFL Draft, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. The Eagles have tried to act as if trading Lito isn't a necessity, but teams have caught on, which has lowered his value. "There's a lot," president Joe Banner said of the interest in Sheppard. "You don't see many [27]-year-old Pro Bowl players who there is even a possibility of acquiring. If you look at the history of player trades, you'll see a very short list of players that age, that caliber of player, that kind of character. There is significant interest, but the reason there is interest is because he's a good player, which is a compelling reason, also, to keep him."

The Philadelphia Daily News

Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Trade Rumor

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Banner: Sheppard Has Teams Flocking

Sep 9, 2014 8:38 AM

Eagles president Joe Banner claimed on Tuesday that the rumored availability of cornerback Lito Sheppard has teams flocking to the phones, according to the Delco Times. "You don?t see many 26-year-old Pro Bowl players who there is even a possibility of acquiring," Banner said. "If you look at the history of player trades, you?ll see a very short list of players that age, that caliber of player, that kind of character. There is significant interest. But the reason there is interest is because he?s a good player, which is a compelling reason, also, to keep him. We?ll just have to weigh the options of keeping him or whatever else is available, and in the end Andy (Reid) will make a decision as to which he thinks is better." All signs point to Sheppard being dealt before the NFL Draft next weekend, but stranger things have happened in Philly.

The Delco Times

Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Trade Rumor

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Could The Eagles Send Lito To Redskins?

Oct 29, 2014 7:40 PM

Sources indicate that the Eagles could trade cornerback Lito Sheppard to the Redskins, according to the Washington Post. The Redskins need a cornerback, and the two NFC East teams have discussed a deal, with Washington initially balking at the Eagles' asking price for the defensive back.

The Washington Post

Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Football Team, Trade Rumor

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Eagles Still Trying To Deal Lito?

Nov 13, 2014 3:40 AM

Philadelphia cornerback Lito Sheppard remains in limbo as the team looks to deal him before this month's NFL Draft, according to the Trenton Times. The Eagles claim to have received significant offers for Sheppard, but are looking to acquire a first-round pick for the Pro Bowlers services. It is possible that Philadelphia will package the corner with their first round selection (19th) to move up into the top ten.

The Trenton Times

Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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McNabb Says Reid Plans To Keep Him

Oct 15, 2014 6:59 PM

Donovan McNabb claims that Eagles head coach Andy Reid plans to keep him on the team past this month's draft, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. There have been murmurs that the Eagles were looking to deal him before the draft at the end of the month, but Reid reportedly assured McNabb otherwise. "Andy has addressed that to me and let me know that he would never let me go anywhere," McNabb said during an interview on ESPN radio. "You know, that kind of promise provided confidence in him, but it wasn't like I was looking to head anywhere unless I was told otherwise." McNabb also claims that he wants to play in Philadelphia for "at least another six or seven years."

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Misc Rumor

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Eagles Sign Franchised TE Smith
The Eagles have reached an agreement with franchised tight end L.J. Smith on a new contract.

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Will Bengals Deal Chad After June 1st?
Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis insists that the team will not trade Chad Johnson, but a deal will become more likely once June rolls around.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Eagles Asking For A First-Rounder For Lito?
The Eagles are asking for a first-round draft pick in exchange for elite cornerback Lito Sheppard.

The Philadelphia Inquirer