Report: Eagles unlikely to tag and trade Nick Foles
The Philadelphia Eagles appear set to do a solid for quarterback Nick Foles and let him walk with no strings attached.
According to Cecil Lammey of 104.3 The Fan, the Eagles appear likely to let Foles walk instead of trying to pick up his mutual option or exploring a franchise tag due to salary cap limitations. That would entitle the Eagles to a compensatory third-round pick, but that’s all.
According to sources, it sounds like #Eagles will let Nick Foles walk free and clear. Not enough space for tag and trade scenario. Will get 3rd compensatory for him. @1043TheFan – might influence #Broncos interest IMO
— Cecil Lammey (@CecilLammey) January 28, 2019
There had been some talk that the Eagles might try to work with Foles to set up a situation where they could explore a trade, but that doesn’t appear likely. Straight free agency is the best scenario for Foles, and he’s done enough for the Eagles that it’s best that he just be allowed to walk.
