Archive for February 28th, 2009


Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Various media outlets reported Friday that veteran Eagles’ safety Brian Dawkins had signed a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos.

This appears, however, to have been a little hasty.

According to a story on the Philadelphia Inquirer’s website, the deal is not done, yet.

Dawkins was indeed in Denver yesterday, meeting with the team, and then he attended a Nuggets basketball game. 

In addition to the story by the San Francisco Chronicle that Dawkins had signed, there was a report out of Denver that he might resume negotiations with the Eagles.

According to the Inquirer story, the Eagles did not want to give him more than a one year deal, so Dawkins decided to test free agency. They are reportedly still monitoring his situation very closely however. 

Dawkins is the Eagles’ all-time leader in games played (183) and is tied for the lead with 34 interceptions. He has played his entire career (13 seasons) and has expressed a serious interest in finishing his career in Philly. He also wants to play for at least two more …

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