allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com - 3/1/2008
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With the signing of Asante Samuel, the Eagles have a full secondary. They have three quality cornerbacks, and only two can be starters. Lito Sheppard may be the odd one out, according to NFL Network. Rumors are circulating that the Eagles are fielding calls for Sheppard, although there is no word on what teams are interested, and what they would have to offer.
Samuel & Sheppard
boston.com 2/29/2008 — ANALYSIS
With CB Asante Samuel visiting the Eagles today, one area to watch is how his potential signing -- the deal being discussed is six years, $60 million if Samuel is to reach all incentives -- impacts current Eagles CB Lito Sheppard.
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NFL Friday Night: Free Agent Free-for-All
footballforbreakfast.com 3/1/2008 — Faneca to the Jets, McCown to Dolphins, Porter to Jaguars, Samuel to Eagles and much, much more local hometown NFL free agent news for Friday night, February 29, 2008.
Eagles sign Samuel
news.bostonherald.com 3/1/2008 — The Eagles have signed free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel [stats].
The Eagles agreed to a six-year contract today with Samuel, who spent the last five seasons with New England and had 16 interceptions the last two years.
Samuel also tied the NFL career playoff record with three interceptions returned for TDs
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Philadelphia had only 11 interceptions last year and ...
Sweet Asante Is an Eagle: What Next??? —
Bleacher Report - NFL 3/1/2008
As many of you may already know Asante Samuel has signed a six year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles worth $57 Million. Along with the talent he provides on defence he bring with him Super Bowl experience (2 super bowl rings), 16 INT's in two ...
Just A Hunch, For Now —
Redskins Insider 3/1/2008
I could see the Skins getting into the mix for Lito Sheppard. Not sure the Eagles would trade him in the division, and many doubt they would, but I could definitely see the Redskins making a play. We'll see how the Eagles move ahead with the corner ...