Skip to content

Eagles pick up former first-round pick Babin

Jason Babin has played outside linebacker and defensive end in the pros, but he hasn’t played either well enough to get a contract this offseason.  At least until Tuesday.

The Eagles picked up the former Texans first-round pick on a one-year contract.  Babin also played in Seattle and Kansas City in 2008.

While Babin started early in his career in Houston, he faces long odds to make the Eagles.

To help make room for Babin and Jeremy Maclin’s arrival, the Eagles released three players: DL Jervonte Jackson, CB Courtney Robinson and WR Marcus Thigpen.

Permalink 24 Comments Feed for comments Latest Stories in: Philadelphia Eagles, Rumor Mill, Top Stories
24 Responses to “Eagles pick up former first-round pick Babin”
  1. crookedsteve says: Aug 4, 2009 3:14 PM

    I hope Babin dosn’t help the eagles at all. I hope the eagles suffer another injury today.

  2. crookedsteve says: Aug 4, 2009 3:19 PM

    Andy Reid you should be suspended where is the justice? What Andy Reid allowed to happen in his house is worse than Mike Vick.

  3. Outsyder says: Aug 4, 2009 3:21 PM

    I assume this is a poor man’s insurance policy in case Abiamiri doesn’t come back at full strength or a delayed return.

  4. MrNatural says: Aug 4, 2009 3:23 PM

    Well……. if you could stuff Babin and Wilhelm into the same uniform and take a few years off them they might make for a decent back-up.
    Of course, their careers could be extended with a little white-powder assistance provided by the coach’s kid.
    Go Iggles, G0!

  5. crookedsteve says: Aug 4, 2009 3:27 PM

    That Jeremy Macklin is an ugly dude. Man I had to do a double take he looks fat in the face then his body is skinny wtf is he?

  6. Broken Clipboard says: Aug 4, 2009 3:30 PM

    And the new starting MLB for the Philadelphia Eagles is…Jason Babin. 6-3, 260 lbs. In how they use the MLB, here is that guy.

  7. Kevin from Philly says: Aug 4, 2009 3:37 PM

    Vox, how did you get a second account on this site? I assume you’re now posting as crooked steve so you have somebody as stupid as you to agree with your nonsense – or to make the Vox posts seem less assinine.

  8. stevemcguigan says: Aug 4, 2009 3:38 PM

    crookedsteve:
    I can’t tell if you’re going for “internet douche” or “says-shocking-things-guy”, but either way you’re failing at both pretty hard.
    Keep working on it.

  9. Ron Dayne's Strict Diet says: Aug 4, 2009 3:40 PM

    As a die hard Texan fan, I’m almost embarrassed for the Eagles. I wouldn’t remove an extra box of notepad paper from my team to make room for Jason Babin.

  10. theonlyEAGLESfaniknow says: Aug 4, 2009 3:51 PM

    Injuries happen, the Eagles seem to be on the way to filling the holes.
    Sure, Bradely is a better MLB than Gaither, but it’s not new to Gaither. Mays isn’t better than either of them, but he has made some great plays and is a hard hitter in spot duty.
    The Eagles will be just fine. We’ve played OG, Gocong and Spikes and did alright in ’07, and had Trotter, Dhani Jones and McCoy in ’06. Eagles have never relied upon using superior LB play to have a good defense. They try and pressure the QB and have an aggressive secondary.
    I’m not saying it’s the best approach ever, or that Stewart isn’t a loss, just that the Eagles will roll on. There’s a reason they are fourth in wins this decade (92), regardless of postseason success.

  11. Jackal138 says: Aug 4, 2009 3:58 PM

    stevemcguigan–
    Don’t feed the troll. I think we’d all rather see this wholly crappy one starve.

  12. Philly5IsAlive says: Aug 4, 2009 4:35 PM

    I agree theonlyEAGLESfaniknow.. but Joe Mays is “the headbuster”.. bring it on!!!!

  13. AmhaTek says: Aug 4, 2009 4:58 PM

    crookedsteve, your sht is not even funny. And i’m not saying this b/c i’m an eagles fan, funny is funny and your just not it. give it up

  14. Jaydub says: Aug 4, 2009 4:58 PM

    “Andy Reid you should be suspended where is the justice?”
    Where is the justice? He’s washing Osi’s car and picking up his dry cleaning. Give up 6 sacks to a man and thats what becomes of your life

  15. VoxVeritas says: Aug 4, 2009 5:09 PM

    You know he’s bad if the Texans cut him.
    “Where is the justice? He’s washing Osi’s car and picking up his dry cleaning. Give up 6 sacks to a man and thats what becomes of your life”
    Now THAT’S funny.

  16. lithiumfx26 says: Aug 4, 2009 5:21 PM

    Vox,
    When was the last time the Cowgirls made the playoffs and won a game? I forget.

  17. NCEaglesFan says: Aug 4, 2009 5:44 PM

    crookedsteve:
    Simply stated — You’re a Dick

  18. NCEaglesFan says: Aug 4, 2009 5:49 PM

    crookedsteve:
    Simply stated — You’re a Dick

  19. RedskinPete says: Aug 4, 2009 5:53 PM

    he’ll stop us from sweeping you………not so much

  20. VoxVeritas says: Aug 4, 2009 5:53 PM

    Ask your mom, lithiumfox26. She and Michael Irvin were discussing the issue just last night over strawberries dipped in chocolate.

  21. AmishGangsta says: Aug 4, 2009 5:54 PM

    Vox said-you know hes bad if the Texicans cut him. Indeed.

  22. the Shoeman says: Aug 4, 2009 6:25 PM

    funny is 4th and 1 .. and you get STUFFED time and time again.
    ha ha ha …

  23. ben.there says: Aug 4, 2009 9:59 PM

    Moron cowgirl and colts fans. Texans didn’t cut him.

  24. AmishGangsta says: Aug 5, 2009 5:24 AM

    By the way Rosenthal, Marcus Thigpen, one of the players released to make room for Babin, is not a wr, he’s a running back. Man i’m getting tired of correcting you.

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to leave a comment. Not a member? Register now!