Eagles Trade For LB Will Witherspoon
Ever since MLB Stewart Bradley’s season-ending ACL tear during training camp, the Eagles have been thin at linebacker. A few weeks ago, the team brought back MLB Jeremiah Trotter to help out on running downs, but he has struggled to get back to game speed after returning from knee injuries. MLB Omar Gaither sprained his foot in last week’s loss to the Raiders, and while the severity of the injury is not known, losing him for any extended period of time would have left the Eagles with almost no depth at the position.
Additionally, SBN’s Bleeding Green Nation points out that one obstacle to a midseason move - teaching the new player your system - shouldn’t be an issue here:
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