Joselio Hanson

The Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed cornerback Joselio hanson to a two year deal . The Eagles ended up releasing Hanson because he was due to make  $7.6 million over the final three years of his contract. Hanson at one time was the Eagles nickel corner.  But with the addition of Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie  his role has been reduced and now his salary has as well. Most people thought Hanson would be a hot commodity on the free agent market,  but he likely wasn’t...Read Full Story

Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel is not traveling to Chicago and is listed as out with a knee sprain. (Photo: Ryan Messick) Philadelphia cornerback Asante Samuel has been downgraded from questionable to out and will not make the trip to Chicago as the Eagles face the Bears tomorrow at Soldier Field.  Samuel, who has a knee sprain, is a critical component of the Birds defense, leading the league with seven interceptions.  Philadelphia sits atop the NFL with a +15 turnover margin. Joselio...Read Full Story

Joselio Hanson will start at cornerback on Sunday if Asante Samuel's knee sprain keeps him out. The Eagles hop on a plane to Chicago tomorrow to take on the Bears with three key defensive players listed as questionable.  Cornerback Asante Samuel (knee sprain), defensive tackle Antonio Dixon (abdominal strain) and defensive end Juqua Parker (hip flexor strain) are all “day-to-day,” according to head coach Andy Reid. “I haven’t made up my mind which ones, if all, will travel,” Reid said...Read Full Story

The National Football League suspended Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Joselio Hanson for four games on Wednesday for violating anti-doping rules. Hanson's lawyer, David Cornwell, said in a statement that Hanson tested positive for a diuretic after last year's National Conference championship game against Arizona. "The urine specimen that Joselio provided after the game tested positive for a diuretic," Cornwell said. "Joselio did not use steroids or any other substance that would enhance his...Read Full Story

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Joselio Hanson was suspended for four games by the NFL on Wednesday after testing positive for a banned substance. "Joselio Hanson of the Philadelphia Eagles has been suspended without pay for the team's next four games for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances," the NFL said in statement. "Hanson's suspension begins immediately. "He will be eligible to return to the Eagles' active roster Monday, December 7 following...Read Full Story

Eagles Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel won't play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday because of a knee injury. The team announced Saturday that Samuel wasn't making the trip to Chicago. He injured his knee while recovering a fumble in a 27-17 win over the New York Giants . Samuel missed one game earlier this season with a concussion. He leads the NFL with seven interceptions, including four against the Manning brothers. Nickel back Joselio Hanson will start in his place, and rookie Trevard...Read Full Story

Published: 41 minutes ago Tweet Bryn Swartz brynswartz RANT It! The 53-man roster for the Philadelphia Eagles has been finalized and the first game of the season is just eight days away. That doesn’t mean, however, that the Eagles’ roster is perfect. Far from it, in fact. Below are the five most surprising roster cuts for the Eagles. 5. Mike McGlynn: McGlynn entered last season as a backup and ended up playing in more...Read Full Story

The Eagles, with their glut of cornerbacks, released veteran nickel corner Joselio Hanson a few days ago.  Hanson has passed through waivers so the Eagles will be paying his base salary for the year and he is free to sign with any team.  Rumors swirled that the Rams were attempting to trade for Hanson during training camp, but evidently no one, including the Rams, was even offering a 7th round draft pick for Hanson and his fairly large contract. Now that Hanson is free of that contract, he...Read Full Story

Published: 12 minutes ago Tweet Bryn Swartz brynswartz RANT It! The Philadelphia Eagles finally have a 53-man roster after cutting 16 players today. Among the players cut were running back Eldra Buckley, wide receivers Chad Hall, Sinorice Moss, and Johnnie Lee Higgins, tight end Donald Lee, offensive tackle Austin Howard, offensive guards Reggie Wells and Fenuki Tupou, center Mike McGlynn, defensive tackles Anthony Hargrove...Read Full Story

Per Howard Balzer , the Rams are talking with the Eagles about a trade for Joselio Hanson who is now surplus to the Eagles plans with both Nmadi Asmougha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie coming in to their team this offseason. Hearing Rams talking to Eagles about deal for nickel CB Joselio Hanson. Contract could be issue: $1.88M this year; $2.7M and $3.1M next two. The contract issue is obviously a big problem for the Rams because they just released long snapper Chris Massey for salary...Read Full Story