Eagles Release Jeff Garcia, Bring Back Jeremiah Trotter

Coming off an easy victory in Kansas City, the Eagles have made a pair of roster moves involving big names. Jeff Garcia, who was brought in as quarterback depth after Donovan McNabb fell injured, has now been released. In a corresponding move, the Eagles have brought back linebacker Jeremiah Trotter for a third stint in Philadelphia.

The move to release Garcia isn't all that shocking. The Eagles lost McNabb after Week 1. At the time, Michael Vick was still suspended and Kevin Kolb had never started an NFL game. Now, Vick is back and Kolb became the first player in NFL history to throw for over 300 yards in each of his first two career starts. Plus, with a bye this week, it's likely McNabb will be ready to start in Week 5. There was simply no need to carry four quarterbacks.

It will be interesting to see where Garcia lands -- and you know it will be somewhere. He would be an upgrade as a backup for many teams, and several could use him as a starter almost immediately -- Cleveland, Oakland, Tampa Bay ... maybe even Miami, St. Louis or Carolina. That's all conjecture at this point, though.

With Trotter, the Eagles have a need for linebacker depth after having lost Stewart Bradley to a knee injury. With the quarterback situation finally settling itself, they had more of a need on the defensive side of the ball. Trotter was a solid player in two different stints for the Eagles. He hasn't played since 2007, but he's only 32. He has battled injury woes throughout the later part of his career, but when he's healthy, he's productive -- as evidenced by his four Pro Bowl trips for the Eagles.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

9-29-2009 @ 5:29PM

James said...

Wow...you want to talk about having the rug pulled out from under you...Chucklin'...I hope he didn't make any long term plan believing he would be around for this season...

9-29-2009 @ 5:44PM

wckline said...

Who did they play on Sunday? Thats right the Chiefs. It proved nothing about the quarterback situation. Garcia was a proven player, Kolb has a long way to go before he is in Garcias' league. 2 300 yard games, 1 coming after a thrashing from the Saints and the other against a terrible defense does not make you the next coming.The opportunity to trade Vick for defensive help will pass and Philly will be stuck with 2 quarterbacks with no BRAINs. Did ever occur to Andy Reed on draft day to move up and grab a stud quarterback who can show McNabb the door. Call the Vikings they have 2 quarterbacks who will not see the field this year because they have a real quarterback who loves the game. Start drinking now Philly fans its going to be a long season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9-29-2009 @ 6:07PM

clubberj said...

You forgot the Redskins. We have totally run out of excuses for the fifth year first round pick. Bring in Garcia. Campbell can't read defenses, takes forever to throw, throws from the hip, and his lack of interceptions only supports his lack of confidence in making a tough throw, instead he always throws underneath, usually to a stationary receiver.Oh almost forgot. zilch leadership skills.

9-29-2009 @ 6:08PM

You Big Dick said...

Garcia is a fine QB. There has to be a home for him somewhere.

9-29-2009 @ 6:33PM

KRAMER said...

clubberj, are you so ignorant to believe the media?! did campbell get stuffed at the 1yd line? didn't think so. did campbell drop the two td passes through sellers and thomas's hands? didn't think so. did clinton portis throw for 340 and 2 td's? didn't freakin think so you ignorant chump. actually look at the game look at what he has done with what he's been given and quit repeatin what you hear on the boob tube. so sick of moronic so called football fans who know nothing of the game and only serve as a repeat machine following espn analyst who are only trying to make a story so they pick certain players apart while they set others on a silver platter. throws from the hip what does that even mean? ive never heard of that in my entire football career. surely you dont mean he releases the ball at his hip do you? but you're the expert prolly played years of football right? listen to these morons all day and act like you know what you're talking about and you'll just keep looking stupid.

9-29-2009 @ 7:10PM

obamaizamarxist said...

The Redskins should snap up Garcia -quick.

9-29-2009 @ 7:29PM

rwilson47160 said...

They should have kept Gacia & cut Vick... Vick gets paid about $114,000 p/game & he was 0 for 2 pass attempts & 7 yrds rushing... ANYBODY COULD HAVE DONE THAT.

9-29-2009 @ 7:30PM

steve2535 said...

Kramer, your use of English doesn't say much for your intellect. Do you really think there is a word "prolly?" I imagine that is your word for probably.

9-29-2009 @ 11:15PM

LaKeeta said...

He shoulda known unless McNabb was gone for the season, he woulda been cut eventually but hey maybe he knew and just needed money.

9-30-2009 @ 4:21AM

jessemolson48 said...

if i was garcia, hell with football,,,,i wanna play with carmella

9-30-2009 @ 4:01PM

zebradisc said...

hello cleveland? miami? i wouldnt sleep on this, Garcia is a gamer!

9-30-2009 @ 4:41PM

Wayne said...

Garcia is an asset to any team that would have him. Phil. is making a mistake believing Vick is their answer to replace Mcnabb. Garcia did the job for them before, what are they thinking!?!

10-05-2009 @ 11:40AM

Dale said...

who said Philly was replacing McNabb???? Garica is over the hill and vick WILL NOT be in Philly next year...maybe the cowgirls will sign Vick and get rid of the terrible QB in cowgirl land!!

9-30-2009 @ 4:58PM

jamel2687 said...

Ill take Kevin over over Garcia. If hes showing progress so far, lets see him grow into a great quarterback with the EAGLES!

10-01-2009 @ 12:42AM

Albert S. said...

If and I mean IF Al Davis would just suck it up admit he was wrong and cut Russell . Sue him and mabey get some of his money back and get Garcia before Cleveland does . Man I would bet money we would get atleast 5 more wins than with Vince Young oops I mean J. Russell Qbing . Coincidence ? I think not. Fire Russell fire Russell fire Russell fire Russell.

10-02-2009 @ 1:10PM

jamezowns said...

Eagles just need a white quarterback. Hopefully Kolb will be our answer.

10-02-2009 @ 9:54PM

David said...

Bringing up the Skins reminded me of the Eagles easy schedule this year. Andy will bring them in again, but they'll die on the vine unless the special teams and 'D' keep it together.

10-03-2009 @ 1:44AM

Great One... said...

Garcia is a great enhancement to any football team! It's not shocking the lousy eagles self-centeredness would do such a thing to a man with such talent. Kiss my ass PA!!

10-06-2009 @ 12:57PM

ponyboyarnold3 said...

As an Eagle fan, I have learnred to take the good with the bad.Let's hope this is their year.When Mcnabb is on,lets face it..he's on. I think he's going on the field with a lot to prove this year. He's a GrEaT QB. Kolb has done a good job in Mcnabb's absence. Vic on the other hand has a lot more to prove to Philadelphia before they can even think about replacing Mcnabb.Vic is hungry. And if he really wants to make a home for himself, Philadelphia could be the place for him. Question is after his Jail time, how hungry is he?Four plays isn't enough to show who he really is now or I think the potential he really has. Although Garcia no dout is a talented player, Philadelphia is not the team for Garcia.Wish him luck where ever he goes. Heal up well Mcnabb, we need you!