Omar Gaither

Omar Gaither

Omar Gaither is a linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, wearing number 96. 2006 is his first year as a professional football player. He played in college at Tennessee. Omar Gaither is 6 feet, 1 inch and weighs 233 pounds. Here you can... [more]

Omar Gaither is a linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, wearing number 96. 2006 is his first year as a professional football player. He played in college at Tennessee. Omar Gaither is 6 feet, 1 inch and weighs 233 pounds. Here you can recommend links and photos or discuss Omar Gaither and the Eagles.

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The Saints signed linebacker Matt McCoy on Sunday and threw him onto kick coverage teams against the Jaguars, where he made a good late tackle to draw welcoming applause.

McCoy, a starter for the Eagles since he was drafted in the second round of the 2005 draft out of San Diego State, lost his starting job and was cut by Philadelphia last Monday..

McCoy drew a $7500 fine for a late hit on Vikings punter Chris Kluwe. McCoy missed time last year with a neck stinger and in 2006 due to hip and shoulder injuries. Undersized at 5'11", 230, McCoy makes up for his lack of bulk with a non-stop, motor. Aggressive sometimes to a fault, McCoy was a fast riser in the 2005 draft but was made expendable with the ascension of Omar Gaither and the trade for Takeo Spikes.

The Saints placed LB Alfred Fincher (concussion) on injured reserve, and McCoy took the place of the Saints' 2005 third round pick on kick coverage teams.
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