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Eagles Notebook: 'Family matters' keep Samuel from volunteering | Philadelphia Daily News | 06/09/2009
Asante Samuel went from "assertive" to "absent." Samuel, the most vocal Eagles defender in last week's OTA drills, opted to take advantage of the "voluntary" part of the voluntary minicamp, a team spokesman said. He was not present for yesterday's practice. A team source said Eagles coach Andy ...
Eagles' Lurie Will See Wallet $8 Million Lighter
Eagles' Lurie Will See Wallet $8 Million Lighter
bizoffootball.com — A Commons Plea judge ruled today that the Philadelphia Eagles must pay the city $8 million dollars... immediately, according to Dan Stamm . The team owes millions in shared revenue generated from luxury boxes built in the 1990's at Veteran's Stadium. Eagles owner Jeff Lurie and Joe Banner ... (more) Eagles' Lurie Will See Wallet $8 Million Lighter
Samuel Latest To Skip OTAs
Samuel Latest To Skip OTAs
mysportsrumors.com — Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel is the latest player to skip OTA workouts. I’m sure most Eagles... fans were freaking out about this when the story broke, especially with Sheldon Brown already out lobbying for a new contract . But in reality this actually isn’t that big ... (more) Samuel Latest To Skip OTAs
Eagles Weekly Wrap-Up: What To Do About Westbrook; Asante a Leader?
Eagles Weekly Wrap-Up: What To Do About Westbrook; Asante a Leader?
thesportingtruth.com — Right now, all of Philadelphia is holding their breath to find out the true extent of Westbrook’s... injury, how the surgery goes, and what the Eagles plan to do about it. Well, Philly-nation, don’t be surprised if the Eagles don’t do a thing. Would it surprise anyone if Head ... (more) Eagles Weekly Wrap-Up: What To Do About Westbrook; ...
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Samuel Absent From Eagles’ Practice
ProFootballTalk.com — There was an unexpected absence during the Philadelphia Eagles’ Organized Team Activity this week. Veteran cornerback Asante Samuel skipped the workout , a decision that “disappointed” coach Andy Reid, according to Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News . Samuel, who signed a six-year, $57.4 million contract last year, missed the practice session for personal reasons, according to his agent.“He is tending to some family matters,” Alonzo Shavers wrote in a text message to the Daily News . “No worries.” Although it’s a voluntary workout, apparently Reid isn’t too happy about ...

Samuel Latest To Skip OTAs
My Sports Rumors — ... Yes, Samuel was a no-show Monday and actually decided to take the week off but he did report for last weeks workouts. So basically he worked out for four days with the team then decided he had enough, that’s something that is fairly common amongst veteran players. His agent, Alonzo Shaver told the Philadelphia Daily News that his client “is tending to some family matters. No worries.” ...

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