[Bette]

The Philadelphia Eagles released 2 time pro bowler LB Takeo Spikes on Thursday.
The 10 year veteran played one season in Philadelphia and finished 2nd on the team with 139 tackles. He missed the last 2 games of '07 season after shoulder surgery.

The Associated Press: Eagles Cut Spikes

Is this 10 year veteran with 139 tackles last year done after his shoulder surgery? Or is he still good for awhile yet?

[Lefty Noob]

139 tackles in 14 games? I think he's still worth a look, especially if a team's patient with him while he heals.

[njpsufan]

Can he stillplay in a limited role..sure. It all depends on the money he wants. That is what the salary cap...does it allows teams to focus on cheaper, younger players. If you are a vet coming off an injury year, you best believe you are going to get cut because no team wants to be paying a guy $6M to sit ont he bench. By cutting Spikes the Eagles save a huge chunk of change. Their 3 starting LB combined only earn $2.2 total. thats why they could sign Samuels and possible make a deal on draft day.

[legend]

Can anyone say "New England" ?

[njpsufan]

Originally Posted by legend

Can anyone say "New England" ?

You are probably right. They will give him a contract with lots of incentives. They let Seau go so he would fit in good there.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by legend

Can anyone say "New England" ?

It'd be a great fit. They have a need at the position, and Spikes had talent, a desire to win and something to prove.