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The Daily OrangeFB | Eagles cut Patterson after 1 day
Injuries to Eagles at tight end force brief NFL stay
By John Clayton
Posted: 6/6/07, 7:20 PM EST Section: Sports
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The former Orange quarterback was handed his walking papers by the Eagles on Wednesday less than 24 hours after he signed with the team.
The necessity to release Patterson arose because of injuries to the Eagles at tight end. Already down to just three active tight ends entering Tuesday, backup Matt Schobel experienced a hamstring strain that will sideline him for at least part of the minicamp. In response, the Eagles moved to sign another tight end to fill out the minicamp roster and needed to release a player to make room.
Patterson was the odd man out.
Patterson was a long shot to remain for long with Philadelphia to begin with. The fifth quarterback on the roster at the time he signed, there were few reps available for Patterson during Tuesday's practice, and he watched for the most part while the Eagles took part in 7-on-7 and full team workouts. The Eagles were the first team to extend an offer to Patterson after he was not taken in April's NFL Draft.
Where the three-year starter and former SU captain goes from here is unclear. Prior to the draft, Patterson said he received interest from Philadelphia, Buffalo, Cleveland and Atlanta.
Atlanta could be a possibility. Patterson said on Tuesday Atlanta had expressed recent interest but was unwilling to make any immediate changes at quarterback due to the legal controversy surrounding starter Michael Vick.
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Jason Paar
posted 6/07/07 @ 12:07 AM EST
I may be wrong, but I believe he actually was first brought into Buffalo's minicamps last week. He didn't see much action, but I distinctively remember him being there. (Continued…)
KJG
posted 6/30/07 @ 2:44 PM EST
I am shocked he is even within 100 yards of an NFL Camp. I have watched alot of football in my life, and simply put, P-Patt is in the Top 3 of the worst quarterbacks I have ever seen. (Continued…)
Brad Sotoloff
posted 7/30/07 @ 7:25 PM EST
Why didn't he try to stay with the Eagles as a tight end. He has the size, hands, and skill level necessary for that position. He will never make it in the NFL any other way. (Continued…)
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