Eagles lose precise scouting branch member to the Steelers - Bleeding eco-friendly Nation

The Philadelphia Eagles are indeed dropping Andy Weidl to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

just now not precisely as anticipated.

Weidl is becoming a member of the Steelers as their new assistant typical manager. He's no longer getting the total on GM title he interviewed for. That's as a substitute going to interior candidate Omar Khan as he succeeds Kevin Colbert.

Regardless, Weidl leaving the Eagles is a big deal. Listed on the excellent of their scouting department on the crew's reliable website, Weidl served as Philly's vice president of participant personnel when you consider that Joe Douglas left to develop into the ny Jets' popular supervisor in 2019. Weidl in the beginning joined the Eagles (with Douglas) all through the 2016 offseason.

The have an effect on of Weidl's exit is exacerbated by means of the Eagles experiencing no scarcity of front workplace departures this offseason. To recap:

EAGLES front workplace DEPARTURES

The Eagles have already begun the process of creating some new hires but they nevertheless have varied holes to fill. here's a recap of their additions to this point.

EAGLES entrance workplace ADDITIONS

It's presently doubtful who's in line to replace Weidl. most likely it's Russell, given his old excessive-rating title with Denver? Senior director of school scouting Anthony Patch has been with the firm considering the fact that 2002 and will be primed for a advertising. It's likely value noting that former Jacksonville Jaguars standard manager Dave Caldwell is on personnel. Or possibly the Eagles seem to be to go along with a special exterior employ.

again, there's whatever thing to be pointed out for the Eagles employing front office americans who are coveted elsewhere in the NFL. And the holes left by means of their departures supply Howie Roseman a chance to attract more talent. but there's additionally an evident downside to dropping proficient executives. principally a bunch of them in the highly brief period of time of five months.

The Eagles are certain to officially announce entrance office alterations within the close future. We'll be staying tuned.