A day after losing at home to the Carolina Panthers, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that defensive end Jason Babin was released.
The announcement comes on the same day the team announced wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who suffered fractured ribs during Monday night's game, was placed on Injured Reserve, a move that ends his 2012 season.
Babin, who was just in his second season with the Eagles, has long been considered one of the league's best pass rushers.
According to NFL.com, Eagles coach Andy Reid said in a statement that the move gives the team the opportunity to give more playing time to some of the younger members.
"We appreciate everything that Jason has given this team over the last couple of years," Reid said in the statement.
FOX 29's Howard Eskin offered this assessment of the move, tweeting about Babin's release, "He has been terrible and now the eagles are showing the players if you play poorly u are done. More 2 come."
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:28:06 GMT
Rain moved in Saturday afternoon and the chance for it will stick around through the seven day forecast.
It becomes very unsettled across our area with clounds and showers again Sunday. The best chance for rain is in the morning and afternoon thunderstorms are possible towards our south.
Sunday is cool but we do warm up well into the 80s by Tuesday. With the warm weather comes a better chance for thunderstorms.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:01 GMT
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:38:13 GMT
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:26:23 GMT
When SEPTA trains roll into stations in Radnor Township, Main Line passengers aren't the only ones getting on and off. Police say criminals are now using the rails to pull off home burglaries.
When SEPTA trains roll into stations in Radnor Township, Main Line passengers aren't the only ones getting on and off. Police say criminals are now using the rails to pull off home burglaries here and make their getaway.
