Eagles reshuffle defense
The Philadelphia Eagles are reshuffling their lineup on defense because of injuries and a suspension.
According to the Associated Press, the Eagles plan to use Dimitri Patterson as their as their nickel cornerback after losing Ellis Hobbs to a season-ending neck injury Joselio Hanson to a four-game suspension for testing positive for a banned diuretic. Quintin Demps replaces Hobbs as the kickoff returner.
Moise Fokou is to start at strong-side linebacker, with Chris Gocong moving from strong-side to middle linebacker and Will Witherspoon from middle to weak-side linebacker, according to the AP. Akeem Jordan is sidelined by a knee injury.
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Mark Maske
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November 12, 2009; 3:20 PM ET
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Posted by: ozpunk | November 12, 2009 4:24 PM
They are also bring Jack Ikewounu up from the practice squad. I think he has a good chance to be the third CB this year, or they could move Macho Harris back to CB in an emergency.