NFL combine notes: Eagles decide to let QB Nick Foles become a free agent
by Jeff Miller and Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times
Feb 28, 2019
4 minutes
INDIANAPOLIS - The big news Wednesday regarding Nick Foles' future was what would not be happening with the veteran quarterback.
The Philadelphia Eagles announced they have decided against placing the franchise tag on Foles, allowing him to become a free agent after serving as the NFL's most celebrated backup the past two years.
"He deserves an opportunity to lead a team," said Howie Roseman, Philadelphia's executive vice president of football operations. "It's a goal of his to lead another team and lead another locker room."
The Eagles picked up Foles' $20 million option earlier this month, an option he then voided to
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