Re: *Official* Philadelphia E-A-G-L-E-S Thread (2007-2008)
Eagles signed three players today off waivers.
1) Kimo Von Oelhoffen, DT. Released by the Jets. Ian Scott will be placed on the "minor injury reserve" which effectively ends his Eagles season, but not his NFL season. When he is healthy, the Eagles will release him and he can sign elsewhere, but he cannot play for us. This is obviously a nice signing, Kimo provides depth and experience on the line.
2) J.R. Reed, KR/S. Released by the Giants. This isn't that surprising. The Eagles needed a kick returner and they already know what Reed can do. He also knows the defense, meaning he can step in and play safety in an emergency. Reed replaces Marcus Paschal on the roster.
3) Pago Togafau, LB. Released by the Cardinals. This one is surprising. Togafau is a rookie free agent that I know nothing about. I don't know whether they had targeted this guy all along or what. Presumably he will play on special teams, but he is a middle linebacker so he provides some depth at that position as well, since Gathier doesn't really have a backup. Togafau replaces Akeem Jordan on the roster.
I feel kinda bad for Paschal and Jordan, who must have had an enormous high yesterday making the team only to get cut today.
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