Eagles Release Linebacker Devin White Before Deadline

The Philadelphia Eagles have released linebacker Devin White, who was signed on a one-year, $4 million contract with $3.5 million guaranteed. Despite being expected to bolster the Eagles' defense, White did not play a single game due to injuries, personal reasons, and being outperformed by Nakobe Dean for the starting position. The Eagles and White reached an agreement to release him before the trade deadline, allowing White to become a free agent immediately and potentially saving the team financially. White, a former Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, now seeks to rejuvenate his career with another NFL team. His release follows a preseason where he was initially considered a key player in the Eagles' revamped linebacker corps but ultimately became surplus to requirements. White has expressed optimism about his future through cryptic social media posts, hinting at a fresh start elsewhere.