Jets DT Robertson visited Eagles for medical tests | Philadelphia Inquirer | 04/21/2008

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It is true that New York Jets defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson visited the Eagles for a series of medical examinations, but, according to a league source, the visit took place nearly a month ago and it is "a long shot" that he will be dealt to Philadelphia. Robertson, the fourth overall pick in the 2003 draft, is on the trading block and, like Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard, is likely to ... [link]

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Eagles news from Texas and a Robertson update
Published 4/21/2008 by JasonB <info@bleedinggreennation.com> at Bleeding Green Nation: Front Page Posts
... It turns out the Dewayne Roberston to the Eagles rumors are not as hot as first mentioned. It is true that New York Jets defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson visited the Eagles for a series of medical examinations, but, according to a league source, the ...

Robertson A Long Shot To Head To Philly
Published 4/21/2008 by Gary Grund at JetsCentral
According to Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Daily News, Dewayne Robertson’s visit with the Eagles wasn’t recent. In fact, it was nearly a month ago, with the story just now happen to be breaking. It remains “a long shot” that he will be dealt to the Eagles. I am still under the belief that Robertson will be traded to the Broncos on draft day.

Rumor Mongering: D-Rob to Philly ‘A Long Shot’
Published 4/21/2008 by Bassett at thejetsblog.com
There’s a bunch of fresh rumor-mongering afoot, just five days from the draft … Source: Philadelphia Daily News Rumor: Iggs have no interest in D-Rob Validity: Seems pretty legit. Robertson would have to fight to start in Philadelphia, and he’d want more than the Eagles would likely be willing to pay. Someone was trying to stir up some excitement, but it doesn’t look like it’s happening. My Thoughts: Oops, guess that plan backfired to ...

Eagles Not Interested in D-Rob
Published 4/21/2008 by Kyle at BroncoTalk
... was much ado about nothing. In fact, the visit took place about a month ago and was more medical in nature, according to this latest report. ...

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