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The Philadelphia Eagles, in a midst of a seven-game losing streak and with their defense struggling, surprisingly released defensive end Jason Babin on Tuesday.
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<!-- END INLINE MODULE --><!-- end inline 1 -->Babin's release came after the team had earlier placed starting receiver DeSean Jackson on injured reserve with fractured ribs.
"We appreciate everything that Jason has given this team over the last couple of years. We wish him all the best as he continues his career," coach Andy Reid said in a statement. "By releasing him today, this gives us an opportunity to give more playing time to some of the younger guys in the defensive line rotation."
Babin, 32, had a career-best 18 sacks for the Eagles last season after re-signing with the team as a free agent two offseasons ago with a five-year, $28 million contract.
He had 5½ sacks this season.
The Eagles fired defensive coordinator Juan Castillo on Oct. 16 but Philadelphia has actually performed worse under new defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. Philadelphia has allowed over 30 points in four of the five games since Castillo's firing and 28 in the other -- all losses.
The Philadelphia Eagles, in a midst of a seven-game losing streak and with their defense struggling, surprisingly released defensive end Jason Babin on Tuesday.
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[h=4]SportsNation: Eagles' Blame Game[/h]
Cast your vote!
<!-- END INLINE MODULE --><!-- end inline 1 -->Babin's release came after the team had earlier placed starting receiver DeSean Jackson on injured reserve with fractured ribs.
"We appreciate everything that Jason has given this team over the last couple of years. We wish him all the best as he continues his career," coach Andy Reid said in a statement. "By releasing him today, this gives us an opportunity to give more playing time to some of the younger guys in the defensive line rotation."
Babin, 32, had a career-best 18 sacks for the Eagles last season after re-signing with the team as a free agent two offseasons ago with a five-year, $28 million contract.
He had 5½ sacks this season.
The Eagles fired defensive coordinator Juan Castillo on Oct. 16 but Philadelphia has actually performed worse under new defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. Philadelphia has allowed over 30 points in four of the five games since Castillo's firing and 28 in the other -- all losses.