L.J. Smith done in Philly?
Last year, the Philadelphia Eagles placed their franchise tag on TE L.J. Smith. This year, they say they won't use their franchise tag.
Smith, who earned the average salary of the top 5 TEs in the game (because he was franchised), did not play like one of the 5 TEs in 2008.
Smith finished the season with 37 receptions for 298 yards and 3 TDs.
With Brent Celek's post-season performance (19 catches, 151 yards and 3 TDs in 3 games), Smith is expendable and unlikely to be back with the Eagles in 2009.
Smith, who earned the average salary of the top 5 TEs in the game (because he was franchised), did not play like one of the 5 TEs in 2008.
Smith finished the season with 37 receptions for 298 yards and 3 TDs.
With Brent Celek's post-season performance (19 catches, 151 yards and 3 TDs in 3 games), Smith is expendable and unlikely to be back with the Eagles in 2009.
