• Eagles reshaping their roster

  • By John Clayton | April 2, 2010 12:08:41 PM PDT
Despite making the playoffs, the Eagles continue to be one of the more active teams in re-shaping their roster. Trading linebacker Chris Gocong and cornerback Sheldon Brown to Cleveland increased the number of veterans they have moved from their 2009 playoff team to nine. Philadelphia has traded or released five on defense, including pass-rusher Chris Clemons, linebacker Will Witherspoon and defensive end Darren Howard. On offense, they have moved receivers Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown, halfback Brian Westbrook and guard Shawn Andrews. The Eagles are getting younger. Quarterback Donovan McNabb, who is being shopped, is 33. Defensive end Juqua Parker, 31, is their only defensive player over 30. The only other Eagles in their 30s are kicker David Akers (35) and punter Sav Rocca (36). With 10 draft choices, including an extra No. 4 and a No. 5 from the Gocong-Brown trade, the Eagles are in the best spot to make a trade for Seahawks guard Rob Sims. The Eagles have done well with former Seahawks. They signed fullback Leonard Weaver last year and he went to the Pro Bowl. They picked up defensive end Darryl Tapp in a trade this offseason. The Bears and Lions are the other teams interested in acquiring Sims. Saving money in Dallas: The Cowboys' release of left tackle Flozell Adams and safety Ken Hamlin reduced one of the NFL's highest payrolls. Cutting Adams and Hamlin saved the Cowboys $13 million, reducing their 2010 salary commitments to $112 million, 10th highest in the league.

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