Eagles Will Try To Re-Sign Smith, Add DE Allen?

Quoting two league sources, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported the Philadelphia Eagles will make another attempt at resigning free-agent-to-be tight end L.J. Smith. The Eagles never came close to an agreement with Smith's agent, Brian Mackler, when the sides tried to negotiate a contract extension. It's also possible the Eagles could place the franchise tag on Smith. The franchise tag for tight ends is $4.37 million. Smith, an unrestricted free agent limited to 10 games this year by groin and knee injuries. Smith finished the season with career lows in catches (22), receiving yards (236), yards per catch (10.7) and touchdowns (1).

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With it becoming apparent Jevon Kearse will be playing his final game with the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported it wouldn't be surprising if the Eagles went after someone like Kansas City defensive end Jared Allen if he became available. The Jim Johnson, Philadelphia defensive philosophy puts a high priority on outside pass rushers. Allen, who has 131/2 sacks this season, would be an incredible complement to Trent Cole, who leads the Eagles with 121/2 sacks. Kearse has only 31/2 sacks this season.

Sources: Yahoo