Eagles moves: LB Daniels claimed, Boiman released, McDougle a Giant

The Eagles finalized their 53 man roster yesterday but that doesn't mean they are done tinkering with it. The team claimed a former Eagle, linebacker Tank Daniels, and added him to the roster. To make room for Daniels, LB Rocky Boiman was released.

Daniels, who played 6 games for the Eagles in 2006, was released by the New York Giants. Daniels knows the system and is a good special teams player, so he is a good addition to the team. He's not a star player, but he knows his role and he will play it well.

Boiman is now looking for a job. I was surprised he even made the team initially, considering how poorly he played in the preseason. They were looking for Boiman to be a special teams leader but it never happened.

McDougle to the Giants Meanwhile, one former Eagle has found a new job. Defensive end Jerome McDougle, who had an outstanding preseason, was signed by the New York Giants to help them replace Osi Umenyiora, who they lost for the season. While it hurts to see the Eagles help out a division rival, McDougle isn't going to be the Giants savior. McDougle was a bust for the Eagles for the last few years, so just because he had a couple of good games against back-ups from other teams doesn't mean he's going to be a stud. Seeing as how he's probably the 5th defensive end in New York, he might not even suit up most games for the Giants. Don't mourn the loss of McDougle until he actually does something on the field in the regular season.

Eagles Sign Rocky!

The Eagles made a move in free agency today, signing yet another defensive player who happens to have the perfect name for a Philadelphia player. Rocky Boiman, a linebacker with 6 years of NFL experience with the Titans and the Colts, signed a one-year deal with the Eagles. Boiman had his best season last year with the Colts, starting a career high seven games, recording 64 tackles and picking off two passes.

Boiman is being brought in to add depth and experience to the Eagles linebacking group. He immediately becomes the oldest player amongst the Eagles linebackers and has won a Super Bowl with the Colts, so he should be a solid veteran addition. Boiman will also play a lot of special teams.

This is a good depth signing. Boiman won't light the world on fire, but he should make a few plays this season and gives insurance should one of the young linebackers take a step back or get injured. The value of the contract was not announced, but you can bet the Eagles got a good deal on this one.

Besides, with a name like Rocky, he belongs in Philly.