One of the top defensive players at his position in recent memory in the NFL was surprisingly released by his team on Tuesday.

Eric Weddle, who has spent the past four seasons patrolling the free safety position for the Baltimore Ravens, was unexpectedly let go by his former team, saving the team about $7 million.

Weddle was considered the “quarterback” of the fearsome Baltimore defense and made three Pro Bowl squads in his three years with the Ravens.

The 34-year-old was a crucial part of the defense that finished first in the NFL in scoring per game and that led the Ravens to the 2018 AFC North division title.

Before ending up with the Ravens, the Utah alum had spent the first nine seasons of his career with the San Diego Chargers, beginning in 2007.

Despite diminishing physical abilities, Weddle has been able to continue performing at a high level based on his astounding football IQ and ability to read opposing offenses.

Weddle will officially become a free agent when the NFL free agency period begins next week, and he is sure to have several suitors.

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Super Bowl hero Nick Foles is set to earn $1 million in incentives should he lead the Philadelphia Eagles for a playoff spot after Sunday’s game.

The 29-year-old whose heroics helped Philadelphia win a super bowl early this year has a clause that warrants him a $1 million incentive every year the Eagles qualifies for the playoffs. There is another catch though. Foles has to appear in at least 33% of the team’s games.

As per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Foles has currently played 29% of the games and will hit 33% after Sunday’s game.

While reaching the 33 percent mark is easy, qualifying for the playoffs isn’t exactly easy. The Eagles must defeat the Washington Redskins on the road. They also rely on the Vikings defeating the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Players with Similar Incentives

Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle has a similar deal that qualifies him for a $1 million incentive should his team qualify for the playoffs. Like Foles, Weddle has one more qualification: he must qualify for the Pro Bowl. Luckily for him, he’s already made it to the Pro Bowl and the Ravens look likely to qualify after Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

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One of the top defensive players at his position in recent memory in the NFL was surprisingly released by his team on Tuesday.

Eric Weddle, who has spent the past four seasons patrolling the free safety position for the Baltimore Ravens, was unexpectedly let go by his former team, saving the team about $7 million.

Weddle was considered the “quarterback” of the fearsome Baltimore defense and made three Pro Bowl squads in his three years with the Ravens.

The 34-year-old was a crucial part of the defense that finished first in the NFL in scoring per game and that led the Ravens to the 2018 AFC North division title.

Before ending up with the Ravens, the Utah alum had spent the first nine seasons of his career with the San Diego Chargers, beginning in 2007.

Despite diminishing physical abilities, Weddle has been able to continue performing at a high level based on his astounding football IQ and ability to read opposing offenses.

Weddle will officially become a free agent when the NFL free agency period begins next week, and he is sure to have several suitors.

The post Pro Bowl Safety Eric Weddle Released by Ravens appeared first on SportzBonanza.

Super Bowl hero Nick Foles is set to earn $1 million in incentives should he lead the Philadelphia Eagles for a playoff spot after Sunday’s game.

The 29-year-old whose heroics helped Philadelphia win a super bowl early this year has a clause that warrants him a $1 million incentive every year the Eagles qualifies for the playoffs. There is another catch though. Foles has to appear in at least 33% of the team’s games.

As per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Foles has currently played 29% of the games and will hit 33% after Sunday’s game.

While reaching the 33 percent mark is easy, qualifying for the playoffs isn’t exactly easy. The Eagles must defeat the Washington Redskins on the road. They also rely on the Vikings defeating the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Players with Similar Incentives

Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle has a similar deal that qualifies him for a $1 million incentive should his team qualify for the playoffs. Like Foles, Weddle has one more qualification: he must qualify for the Pro Bowl. Luckily for him, he’s already made it to the Pro Bowl and the Ravens look likely to qualify after Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

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