Last month, the Eagles released former starting defensive tackles Cullen Jenkins and Mike Patterson. With the team transitioning to a 3-4 defense, Chip Kelly’s coaching staff saw no further use for either player.
Jenkins was quickly picked up by the New York Giants, and now they may be looking to add Patterson’s services as well. The New York Daily News reported this morning that the former Eagles first-round pick is on his way to New York to visit the team and take a physical.
Patterson hasn’t generated a lot of interest on the open market; before his visit with the Giants the Detroit Lions were the only other team to kick his tires.
I really thought the Panthers & Raiders would take a hard look at Mike Patterson since both Teams are very short on quality players at the DT Position, but then again, both these Teams have Salary Cap issues and just may not be able to afford or add on more Salaries..
I believe Patterson is nothing more than a 15-18 Snap-a-Game Player who most likely would be a 3rd/4th DT in a Rotational setting but has always been a Team Player, a good Locker Room guy who can help work with Young Players but it will not be at any big salary # based on his Health Issues
Who cares?!? He was a non-factor, when he was here, & was here 3 seasons longer than he should have been. I couldn’t care less, where he goes. Let the Gnats take all our abortions, they deserve them.