• March 19, 2024

Eagles Release Cary Williams; Is Byron Maxwell In Birds’ Future?

CaryWilliams21On Tuesday afternoon, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that they have released cornerback Cary Williams.

Williams, a starter for the last two seasons, performed adequately at times but for the most part was very mediocre. The former Raven was average in coverage, drew too many penalties, and was poor in run support.

The Eagles’ secondary has been a huge problem for years, and the team decided that Williams was no longer in their plans.

The timing of Williams’ release comes just a few days before the NFL’s free agency period begins, and one day after the deadline for teams to use the franchise tag had expired.

The league’s free agent corner class is exceptionally strong, with Darrelle Revis, Devin McCourty, and Byron Maxwell all failing to receive the tag from their respective franchises.

With Williams’ release wiping out an additional $8 million in cap room, I believe it’s a pretty safe bet that the Birds are going to make a serious run at one of those three, with Maxwell being the most likely target.

Teams have the ability to negotiate with other free agents right now (although nothing can be announced), and I don’t think the Eagles would decide to release Williams without getting a strong sense that they’d be able to bring in one of the top veterans on the market to replace him.

Denny Basens

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gloomysmitty
gloomysmitty
March 3, 2015 5:04 pm

If they want bang for there buck they will go
Mccourty,Culliver,house or
Rahime moore,Culliver,house
I wouldn’t touch maxwell with a ten foot pole

paulman
paulman
March 3, 2015 5:08 pm

Yes … 3 for 3 Now in Cutting Overpaid, Unproductive Players who simply do not fit the Future Plans of the Eagles (Casey, Herremans & Williams)
Now Re-Structure Trent Cole and DeMeco Ryans Contracts and they Should be Good to go moving Forward…
No Need to tinker with McCoy’s Deal, let him Play out 2015 and then make a Decision regarding his Future after the 2015 Season

Now bring in some Players who can Defend, Run and Cover in the Secondary

andrew p
andrew p
March 3, 2015 5:12 pm

I believe Moore is in the picture because of his relationship with our new secodary coach, any one of those names is an upgrade and I think we’re getting two guys in FA and fill the other need in the draft, one thing is certain, we’re definitely going to be players next week n I’m gonna trust Chip regardless of who he picks, I was upset last year when he took Jenkins over Byrd n Ward but he proved me wrong, I won’t do that this year, in Chip we trust!

daggolden
daggolden
March 3, 2015 5:17 pm

I personally would also kick the tires on Harry Douglas and bring him in. Love his game if the price is right. Move Matthews to the outside cut ties with Cooper and bring in Harry Douglas for the slot to split time with Huff.

daggolden
daggolden
March 3, 2015 5:22 pm

Just reported that signs are pointed that Trent Cole will be released.

andrew p
andrew p
March 3, 2015 5:23 pm

Geoff Mosher is reporting the Eagles are ready to part ways with Cole, that’s another big savings, expect that money to get flipped over to Worilds, I’m liking these moves, I hope Ryan’s is next, forget all this keeping them at lower numbers, just move on,

paulman
paulman
March 3, 2015 5:47 pm
Reply to  andrew p

Yes, GO ahead and Cut T Cole and D Ryans and I will be 5 of 5 for the Cut/Releases that Chip Kelly needed to make to move Forward..
Out with the Old, In with the New..

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 5:52 pm
Reply to  paulman

U did call it pman awesome job…….lol

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 3, 2015 5:25 pm

Trent Cole will be released in the next 24hrs

Confirmed

DMAN
DMAN
March 3, 2015 5:25 pm

I agree with that daggolden. Harry Douglas would be an upgrade over Cooper. I like McCourty, Jason Worilds (perfect for the 3-4) and Culliver

DMAN
DMAN
March 3, 2015 5:26 pm

Damn I was hoping he would stay and take a pay cut

andrew p
andrew p
March 3, 2015 5:32 pm
Reply to  DMAN

Stay for what? He’s not needed! Their gonna sign Graham or their letting him go also n get Worilds for the same price as what Cole had coming this year, I’ll take a guy who knows nothing but being in a 3-4 then those two who were uncomfortable in it.

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 3, 2015 5:28 pm

Raiders Officially Release S Tyvon Branch

Confirmed

andrew p
andrew p
March 3, 2015 5:35 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

I forgot about him, I’d bring him in for a physical, if he passes I sign him on the spot.

daggolden
daggolden
March 3, 2015 5:29 pm

Sal Pal is blasting the Eagles for releasing Carey Williams. He said that the Eagles definitely could of traded Carey Wiliams for a 4th round pick. He is a starting CB and they would of got a draft pick for him. His salary isn’t outrageous for a starting CB and he knows for a fact that they could of traded him. CB are needed all over the NFL and he can start.

andrew p
andrew p
March 3, 2015 5:34 pm
Reply to  daggolden

No one was taking on Williams contract the same way no one took on Djaxs last year, sal pal is off on this one

mhenski
mhenski
March 3, 2015 5:35 pm
Reply to  daggolden

Ok sal pal is certified retarded then. You can’t trade a vet with a track record of being a irresponsible , loud mouth cunt off the field and a total lame on the field. He blows and isn’t an NFL starter period anywhere anyteAm he blows.

Barstools thoughts on this cunts release

PEACE. It’s kind of discouraging Cary Williams was brought in two seasons ago fresh off a SB victory as a premier pick up, but whatever. My greatest memory of him was this season (vs. Seattle or at home against Dallas) when he drew a illegal contact penalty after 5 yards, got burned, then proceeded to fetch a defensive PI for his efforts. Was almost a work of art if it wasn’t so pathetic. In the end, Williams never really fit in and it was evident he never will. CULTURE BETTER START WINNING FOOTBALL OR ELSE WE’RE IN THE SHITTER.

Trade a guy that can’t play with a 9 million salary for a 4th rounder. Haaaa

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 5:41 pm
Reply to  mhenski

We wouldnt get a 10 rounder for bum ass cary

paulman
paulman
March 3, 2015 5:40 pm
Reply to  daggolden

Sal Pal is Full of Shit too…
No one wants Cary WIlliams, or His Contract or His Shitty Attitude

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 3, 2015 5:31 pm

I want the eagles to sign three defensive players in FA

Suh
Maxwell
McCourty

They have the money to do it (40 mil after Cole is released)and it appears they’re positioning themselves to make a splash here or there

mhenski
mhenski
March 3, 2015 5:57 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

Great job hart u just mushed all those guys. Suh to be next haynesworth

daggolden
daggolden
March 3, 2015 5:39 pm

The Eagles are being purged and if that’s the case Im calling all NFL teams and Im seeing what I can get for the aging Jason Peters. He cant be part of the future, this team is going to be building for the future so you might as well see if you can fleece a team for atleast a 2nd round pick. Move LJ to LT and pile up draft picks.

Rhino
Rhino
March 3, 2015 5:39 pm

Man..i think it was mhenski..i agree withon alan ball and culliver. My free agent pickups would be….

Alan Ball
Culliver
Worlids
Locker
Mcourty or Moore

mhenski
mhenski
March 3, 2015 5:45 pm
Reply to  Rhino

Yea I’m real high on ball if he costs 5 mill or less.

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 5:47 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Yea for ball id give him a 3yr 18 mill but make it incentive heavy because of.his injury

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 5:49 pm
Reply to  Rhino

I would add guard franklin to that list and moore would cost less so he would be the guy i target

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 3, 2015 5:40 pm

Cole release, and probably graham doesn’t come back. So out of like 15 defensive contributors that’s 5 gone by my count… Oh man the more that goes on the more they ain’t given up picks for MM…no freaking way. Matter of fact they may trade back. They need players.
Oh and they are not even thinking about Suh

Butch007
Butch007
March 8, 2015 1:35 am
Reply to  haveacigar

Cox and Kendricks are apparently going to be part of the Mariota deal.

Rhino
Rhino
March 3, 2015 5:40 pm

If they would release trent…im pretty sure Demeco is a goner.

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 5:43 pm
Reply to  Rhino

Idk about that one chip wans ryans back needs his leadership but he better take a paycut asap or bye bye

mhenski
mhenski
March 3, 2015 5:46 pm
Reply to  zilents44

Nah ryan stays based on chip calling the 2nd coming of Jesus he aint going anywhere.

daggolden
daggolden
March 3, 2015 5:53 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Chip is going to keep a 30 plus year old player coming off his 2nd ACL injury who cant cover anyone. The run defense was just good without him because of that stud defensive line. Why keep Demeco?

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
March 3, 2015 5:46 pm

Trent Cole….good player…one of the most overrated players this team has touted as a star for a while.

Thank you…and goodbye.

andrew p
andrew p
March 3, 2015 5:47 pm

With the Cole release were at the 40 million mark, with Ryan’s probably next were gonna b at around 45 million, Chip is going all in next week, I see him coming out with some nice pieces, it’s only a question of who

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
March 3, 2015 5:49 pm

Suhs name is being floated around here in Redskin country hard HAC.

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 3, 2015 5:54 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

Another off season SB for them! I read that the giants were coming after him.
All I have to say is chip is putting his finger prints all over this thing.
This defense is a 100% over haul… Could we see Marcus smith?

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 5:55 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

I heard it just a little bit from 92.7 with chris cooley talking about you cant be afraid after the fat albert massacre…..i tell everybody who signsvwith the deadskins i guess they want their career to die…..same old synder

paulman
paulman
March 3, 2015 5:51 pm

Celek,Foles, McCoy, Mathis all reportedly called down into the NovaCare Complex and even Long Snapper Jon Donebros…. Shit is getting Heavy…

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 3, 2015 6:00 pm

The eagles are backed into a corner, these moves the past few days puts enormous pressure on free agency

They must address these huge holes by attacking Free agency

And I think they will since it looks like they’re trading up for Mariota

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 3, 2015 6:03 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

What in the world makes it look like they are going all in for Mariotta? There has been nothing more than blog stuff, not one word from Kelly…nothing.

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 3, 2015 6:23 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Who said anything about going all in for Mariota?

Who said it’s gonna take you giving all your picks for him?

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 3, 2015 6:26 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

You said ‘it looks like they are going all in’

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 4, 2015 4:51 am
Reply to  haveacigar

Reread what I said.

Nowhere in my comments did i say all in for Mariota

I said since it looks like they’re trading up for Mariota

I swear guys see what they wanna see on here hahaa

Butch007
Butch007
March 8, 2015 1:38 am
Reply to  Jon Hart

All the same reporters that got the leaked info that Djax was a murderous thug and drug cartel kingpin.

mhenski
mhenski
March 3, 2015 6:04 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

7 spots to replace and u think they’re getting mariota. Lol. Never in a trillion years.

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 6:07 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Dont care right now about mm but excited for free agency…..hope they attack it with the players we suggested

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 3, 2015 6:11 pm
Reply to  zilents44

Be very very careful going all in with 4-5 big name FA…. It is typically a stupid way to build… One or two biggies then the second tier guys and even that is risky.

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 6:20 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Well my list isnt really big names…..culliver being the high priced one….but worilds…house or ball…..rahim moore is only seeking 5 mill annually so thats not bad….franklin maybe high priced….locker….and if maclin back get torrey smith…..thats maybe 30 million for those guys

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 6:30 pm
Reply to  zilents44

Make that 38 million when you get those extentions for kendricks and cox

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 6:36 pm
Reply to  zilents44

Reports say graham wants 4yr 30 mill goodbye fatty

daggolden
daggolden
March 3, 2015 6:10 pm

Enjoy football now because when the Collective Bargaining Agreement expires you best be sure the players will never agree to another contract like they signed. There will definitely be a long long lockout. Everyone that was representing the players in the union should be fired for accepting this deal. The players got screwed.

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 3, 2015 6:17 pm

Cam newton was in a club where shots were fired, had to duck out the back.
Man a pro qb should be at a country club that closes by 10…. Not a CLUB… Jesus Christ… These young guys are crazy… Panther asshole must get tight at the negotiations table…. Here $100 million to represent my billion dollar franchise and your at the club? Come on man

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 3, 2015 6:20 pm

Just listened to Jeremy Maclin on 97.5 the fan on a recorded interview, he said that he thinks Chip will go out and get his guy…referring to the QB. He did not specify Mariota…he just said his guy to lead the team.

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 6:22 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

What did he say about his contract

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 3, 2015 6:25 pm
Reply to  zilents44

It was just a hi lite clip, the host got the audio from another interview, Mac was asked about Chip and his new power and the QB position. The radio host found that clip interesting as it relates to the Eagles QB position.
It was not a live interview.

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 6:27 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Shit…..tired of marcus talks already its free agency time baby…..go eagles!

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 3, 2015 6:37 pm

Adam Schefter just tweeted that leSean McCoy is being traded for LB Kiko Alonso! Trade official next week.

Biglion821
Biglion821
March 3, 2015 6:40 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

So does that mean Eagles go after Demarco Murray?

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
March 3, 2015 6:59 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

Abdullah or Gordon? Yes please.

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 3, 2015 7:03 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

We had this discussion a few weeks ago..Gordon all day long for me!

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
March 3, 2015 7:10 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Yes we did EHL you know how I feel.

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 3, 2015 6:39 pm

Bills have notified LB Kiko Alonso he’s going to be traded to Philadelphia for LeSean McCoy. official next week.

Confirmed

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 3, 2015 6:41 pm

Cannot believe this

mhenski
mhenski
March 3, 2015 6:43 pm

Seriously fuck chip kelly fuck you chip kelly I fucking hate you

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 6:44 pm

Goddamn we better get murray damn chip is turning this team upside down….damn i love mccoys game shit should have got a damn cox jersey

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 3, 2015 6:45 pm

Demeco Ryans is a goner. Id be surprised if hes brought back now..

Im speechless… seriously

mhenski
mhenski
March 3, 2015 6:46 pm

McCoy for a lb and trent Richardson for a 1st the guy is a fucking dipshit and is getting raked over the coals as gm

Fuck this dumb cunt

We have zero playmakers now. Wow. Wowowowwa

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 3, 2015 6:51 pm
Reply to  mhenski

LOL!!!

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 3, 2015 6:53 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Richardson was younger and on a rookie contract..McCoy makes $12 m.

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 3, 2015 6:48 pm

The call of the eagle goes quack quack

daggolden
daggolden
March 3, 2015 6:50 pm

WOW

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 3, 2015 6:54 pm

Anyone still think Chip does not have the balls to send a ton of picks to trade up and get Mariota. He is gutting this team to build it up in his image. I don’t think Chip got enough in this trade. Well there is the starting ILB.

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
March 3, 2015 6:55 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Pre injury Kiko Alonzo was a stud.

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 3, 2015 6:58 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

Was a stud 1 yr. Didnt play a down last year bc of that torn acl. May have been a product of the players around him. That defense was still good without him…

Im not saying he wont be a good fit though lol

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
March 3, 2015 7:00 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

Lol ballsiest move ever

mhenski
mhenski
March 3, 2015 7:18 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

REPLACE BALLSIEST WITH WORST AND UR RIGHT

CHIP IS A DUMB CUNT

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 3, 2015 6:55 pm

Chip is doing it his way in every way…

Cue Frank Sinatra “My Way” …. jeez louise…

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
March 3, 2015 6:55 pm

Oh and HOLY SHIT

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 3, 2015 6:56 pm

Chip said he was going to get the Oregon family back together.

haveacigar
haveacigar
March 3, 2015 6:58 pm

Remember a couple of weeks ago Fraudman doubted kellys ball size to pull off big moves, cuts … Hit that nail on the head

Biglion821
Biglion821
March 3, 2015 7:00 pm

So let me pat myself on the back, Izell I told everybody on this site McCoy would not see that money LAST YEAR when they released DJax. How ya like that for a prediction.

Biglion821
Biglion821
March 3, 2015 7:00 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

Oh wait I said the Eagles wouldn’t pay him that money!!!!

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 7:02 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

Good fucking call big but damn we could have least gotba damn 5th rd pick shit we got hosed

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
March 3, 2015 7:08 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

Lol you did BigL…I actually like this trade.

jakedog
jakedog
March 3, 2015 7:00 pm

No surprise, if you have been following kelly and not listening it was vick gone, djax gone, and some derided posters here, namely Paulman, accurately predicted shady would be next. Shady does not fit the kelly profile

Whine. Cry do whst you must, but you don’t know shit

Biglion821
Biglion821
March 3, 2015 7:02 pm

Foles will be traded on draft day after they make the trade for Mariota

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 3, 2015 7:05 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

That’s where I see this moving, he is cleaning house. At first I was just bs ing around, now, I think he will.

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 3, 2015 7:03 pm

Im hearing the trade is not final. Their have been discussions but nothing final or imminent

We’ll see next week when trades can be finalized…

jakedog
jakedog
March 3, 2015 7:05 pm

Okay and kudos to big who has also figured kelly out. The rest Of You mofors, gtfo and go cry you got your boy

Just wait until your ultimate disappointed ass has to watch nick foles as qb under center as the eagles qb

I’m laughing my ass off, dumb asses

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 3, 2015 7:08 pm

And you guys still dont think Chip would move up for Mariota???

Haaaa give me a freakin break

daggolden
daggolden
March 3, 2015 7:18 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

Eagles have to be 50 million under the cap

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
March 4, 2015 4:37 am
Reply to  daggolden

Correct Dag, after the McCoy trade they will be

Biglion821
Biglion821
March 3, 2015 7:18 pm

Cole and Herremans firing shots on Twitter, this is gonna get crazy

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
March 3, 2015 7:20 pm

Herremans prophetic…

“I don’t know,” he said. “I think he values the quarterback position in his offense the most. Quarterback and offensive line. I think other than that, I think that he feels like he can kind of, you know, the system will take care of it.”

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 3, 2015 7:22 pm
Reply to  IzzellJenkins

very prophetic….Chip is going for that big move come April! That’s clear to me now.

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 7:37 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

U mean may ehl……..goddamn this has got to be mariota

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 3, 2015 7:45 pm
Reply to  zilents44

April 30th Z.

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 7:49 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Really damn i thought it was may now oh well my bad……fucking mccoy is gone i dont give a shit

daggolden
daggolden
March 3, 2015 7:21 pm

I love Kiko though . He has Luke Kuechly written all over him. DLine is set inside LB is set. Need OLB and CB and safety.

mhenski
mhenski
March 3, 2015 7:28 pm
Reply to  daggolden

NEED OLB, 2CB, 1 SAFETY, 1 RB, 1 #1 WR, 1 GUARD

LMFAO

IzzellJenkins
IzzellJenkins
March 3, 2015 7:28 pm

How about justin forsett?

Biglion821
Biglion821
March 3, 2015 7:33 pm

NFL players ethering Chip Kelly on twitter

zilents44
zilents44
March 3, 2015 7:35 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

What are they sayng big

Biglion821
Biglion821
March 3, 2015 7:52 pm
Reply to  zilents44

Philadelphia Ducks, Chip has only loyalty towards Oregon players stuff like that. Eagles are stupid

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 3, 2015 8:13 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

and drunken good ol boys at Kenny Chesney concerts…lol..I will fight every last one of you @#$%%

jakedog
jakedog
March 3, 2015 9:06 pm
Reply to  Eaglehaslanded

Racist comment that promotes the divide. Good job ass

Eaglehaslanded
Eaglehaslanded
March 3, 2015 9:16 pm
Reply to  jakedog

Thank you, just because it is not in the forefront does not mean it does not exist or did not happen. I don’t mind being an ass..I have been called worse. And hey, if me mentioning it makes me a bad person or an ass in your eyes, I can live with that 🙂

Biglion821
Biglion821
March 3, 2015 7:34 pm

Buffalo source said it took 20 minutes to do the deal, ridiculous.