Eagles moves: LB Daniels claimed, Boiman released, McDougle a Giant

The Eagles finalized their 53 man roster yesterday but that doesn't mean they are done tinkering with it. The team claimed a former Eagle, linebacker Tank Daniels, and added him to the roster. To make room for Daniels, LB Rocky Boiman was released. Daniels, who played 6 games for the Eagles in 2006, was released by the New York Giants. Daniels knows the system and is a good special teams player, so he is a good addition to the team. He's not a star player, but he knows his role and he will play it well. Boiman is now looking for a job. I was surprised he even made the team initially, considering how poorly he played in the preseason. They were looking for Boiman to be a special teams leader but it never happened. McDougle to the Giants: Meanwhile, one former Eagle has found a new job. Defensive end Jerome McDougle, who had an outstanding preseason, was signed by the New York Giants to help them replace Osi Umenyiora, who they lost for the season. While it hurts to s...