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Philadelphia Eagles: 6 Signings that failed over the years

By Justin Grasso

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Byron Maxwell #31 of the Philadelphia Eagles during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Byron Maxwell #31 of the Philadelphia Eagles during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 30: Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants runs with the ball after a catch against Nnamdi Asomugha #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action during their game against the at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 30: Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants runs with the ball after a catch against Nnamdi Asomugha #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action during their game against the at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Nnamdi Asomugha, CB

Would this really be a list of failed free agent signings if we didn’t mention the infamous Nnamdi Asomugha? It really wouldn’t. Unlike Randle, Asomugha is utterly despised in Philadelphia. There can never be a single flashback conversation with an Eagles fan without hearing about how frustrated they were with Nnamdi Asomugha’s two-year stint in the midnight green.

When Asomugha signed with the Eagles, head coach Andy Reid assured the fan base that they were hosting one of the best cornerbacks in all of football. Unfortunately, Asomugha’s best days with the Oakland Raiders were far behind him.

Asomugha reeled in the big bucks when he signed with the Eagles for $60 million over five years, with $25 million guaranteed. To say that the team overvalued him is an understatement. After the second year, the Eagles decided it was re-structure or take a walk. Asomugha decided to take a walk and play out his final season elsewhere.

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