The Eagles have visited with free-agent Kahlil Bell and have interest in Marcus McNeill. Philadelphia is looking for a tackle in the wake of a serious injury suffered by All-Pro tackle Jason Peters. He suffered a devastating Achilles injury that could jeopardize his season.

Asante Samuel might be willing to shave as much as $2.5 million off his earnings for next season to facilitate Philadelphia's efforts to trade him, according to a report. Philadelphia Daily News reporter Paul Domowitch wrote that the cornerback, who is set to make $9.5 million in 2012, would be open to reducing that figure to $7 million.

It has been reported that the Eagles and Lions were discussing a trade involving Asante Samuel last offseason. Reports indicate that the cornerback is no longer a fit for Detroit. A league source said that there was "not a chance" that the Lions would continue to pursue Samuel.

Michael Vick doesn't care if the Eagles had real interest in Peyton Manning before the quarterback signed with the Broncos. "I don't know how true it is and I really don't care. ... I'm one of the best," Vick said.

Jason Peters will undergo surgery Tuesday after rupturing the Achilles tendon in his right leg while working out in Texas. The five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle suffered the injury on Tuesday. He likely will miss a minimum of four to six months of football activity.

The Eagles could trade Asante Samuel to the Titans within the next few days for a conditional third-round pick, according to a source. It was initially reported on Wednesday that Tennessee had some interest in the veteran cornerback. Samuel carries a $10.5 million cap figure for 2012.

The Titans are keeping tabs on Asante Samuel, according to a league source. The Eagles reportedly are seeking "at least a third-round pick" for the three-time Pro Bowl cornerback. Tennessee lost Cortland Finnegan to free agency last month when he signed a deal with the Rams.

The Rams have reached an agreement on a contract with Steve Smith, who spent one season with the Eagles. Smith began his career with the Giants before signing a one-year deal with Philadelphia before the 2011 season.

Many fans called for Andy Reid to be fired when the Eagles were 4-8 through 12 games last season, but they won out to finish strong. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Reid was ready to walk away from the Eagles if he didn't get more personnel control. The rumor was serious enough that Reid issued a statement through the team. "I have had final say on personnel matters for quite some time here, and that's never been an issue or a point of contention," Reid said. "Our front office works very well together, and that's one of our strengths."

The Eagles will try to trade Asante Samuel before next month's NFL Draft, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Samuel, 31, is set to make $8.4 million in base salary next season with a salary cap hit of $9.5 million as part of the contract he signed in 2008. Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman said in February that the team will listen to teams interested in a Samuel deal, and the team admitted it tried to deal the cornerback last offseason.